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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aeroflot boosts Moscow-Maldives flight frequency
Aeroflot, the flagship airline of Russia, is set to intensify its flight connections between Moscow and the Maldives in response to growing demand. The carrier has officially announced its plans to enhance the frequency of flights between the two destinations, offering increased convenience for travellers. The upcoming expansion will particularly impact flights SU320/321 to Malé, […]
Etihad Airways to increase Maldives flight frequency for winter season
As the summer season heats up, Etihad Airways is gearing up for a significant expansion in the upcoming winter season. In a strategic move, the airline is set to increase its flight frequency to the Maldives by adding 7 flights per week. Starting from December 1, a total of 3 additional flights will be introduced, […]
China’s Sichuan Airlines to begin Maldives flights on Aug 29
Sichuan Airlines, a prominent player in China’s aviation industry, is embarking on an exciting venture by introducing a brand-new flight route to the picturesque Maldives. Commencing operations on August 29, the airline will offer a convenient schedule of three weekly flights, connecting Chengdu and Male’. Anticipating the surging demand for travel to this breathtaking destination, […]
