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Air Arabia begins daily Sharjah-Maldives flights

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, on Sunday began its non-stop flights between Sharjah and the Maldives. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport operate daily, providing travellers with even more convenient and affordable options to explore one of the most famous […]

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Xiamen Airlines begins Maldives flights

Xiamen Airlines on Tuesday officially commenced scheduled flights to Maldives. The inaugural Boeing 787 successfully landed Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of their new operations. With three weekly flights now available, travellers from China can easily access the Maldives. China, being the largest source market for Maldives tourism before the pandemic, saw a resumption of […]

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Air Arabia adds daily Maldives flights

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of its non-stop flights between Sharjah and the idyllic island of Maldives. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Male will operate daily, starting October 27, 2024, providing travellers with even […]

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Manta Air targets wider audience with Bengaluru roadshow

Manta Air recently held a roadshow in Bengaluru, India, in partnership with InterGlobe Air Transport, their General Sales Agent (GSA) in the country. The event, held on March 18, 2024, aimed to introduce travel agents to Manta Air’s offerings and the benefits of flying directly to Dhaalu Airport in the Maldives. Over 60 travel agents […]

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Beond Takes Flight with Apple Vision Pro, Offering First-Class Inflight Entertainment

Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, is taking inflight entertainment to new heights by offering Apple’s groundbreaking Apple Vision Pro to select passengers starting in July 2024. An Immersive Maldivian Experience: This industry-first initiative will allow Beond passengers to enjoy unparalleled entertainment options alongside captivating glimpses of the Maldives. Beond’s extensive library of movies, […]

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Hong Kong Airlines resumes Maldives flights

Hong Kong Airlines resumed direct scheduled flights to Maldives on Friday. Hong Kong Airlines first launched chartered direct flights to Maldives in 2011. Scheduled flights began in 2018 and continued until the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. A special ceremony was held at Velana International Airport to mark the occasion, commemorating the arrival of Hong […]

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Record-breaking seaplane movements mark booming tourist season in Maldives

In a remarkable turn of events, Velana International Airport in the Maldives witnessed an unprecedented surge in seaplane movements last Tuesday, setting a new record for the highest number of flights in a single day. According to the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), a total of 649 seaplane movements were recorded on the second day […]

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Virgin Atlantic to operate daily Maldives flights in winter 2024

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to boost its routes to Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados next winter. The carrier launched thrice weekly flights from Heathrow to the Maldives in October, and said it would increase this service to daily for the winter 2024-2025 season. The new frequencies are on sale now, with daily flights between […]

Etihad, Maldivian announce interline partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Maldives’ flag carrier Maldivian have unwrapped an early Christmas present for customers by announcing a strategic bilateral interline partnership, unlocking access to 16 dream holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond the main island of Male. The agreement between Etihad and Maldivian, the national airline of the […]

SriLankan to Addu Atoll: 7 years of success!

In 2016, SriLankan Airlines took a bold step by launching flights from Sri Lanka to Gan International Airport in Addu Atoll and connecting Southern Atolls. Fast forward seven years, and the airline is not only celebrating its seventh anniversary but also showcasing a remarkable success story that has defied initial skepticism about the sustainability of […]

IndiGo to resume direct Hyderabad-Maldives flights from Oct 31

IndiGo is resuming direct flights between Hyderabad and Male, from October 31. The introduction of these new non-stop flights will help boost tourist traffic between India and The Maldives, while also providing travellers with increased convenience. The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for Indians, and traffic from India to the archipelago has […]

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Can an all-premium class airline succeed?

BEOND, a start-up airline, is embarking on a bold venture by introducing a luxury airline featuring an exclusive all-premium class configuration. In contrast to the conventional practice of accommodating 220 economy seats, BEOND’s Airbus A321 will offer just 68 seats, focusing on delivering an unparalleled upscale travel experience. While the concept of an airline solely […]

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