A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Photo: Dynamyst Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)’s CEO and Managing Director, Gordon Stewart has said that the new seaplane terminal developed at the Velana International Airport (VIA) is expected to begin its operation in the second quarter of 2021. During a media interaction session on the occasion of reaching the tourism target of 2020, Gordon […]
Telecom giant Ooredoo has strengthened its internet infrastructure at Velana International Airport to cater to the increasing arrivals of tourists, ensuring that a great Internet experience is there to welcome them to the Maldives. According to a tweet by Najib Khan, the CEO of Ooredoo Maldives, the internet infrastructure provided by the company is now […]
The national carrier, Maldivian has reported a loss of MVR 110 million. Statistics of Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) reveal that Island Aviation Services (IAS), the company which operates Maldivian, income fell by 76 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 when compared with the same period in 2019. PCB oversees state-owned companies IAS […]
National flag carrier, Maldivian has been awarded as the leading tourist transport provider at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2020. South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has been recognizing the best of South Asia’s hospitality and travel industry since 2016. The prestigious annual event honours stellar organizations and individuals in a wide array of categories. […]
Emirates has increased the flight frequency to the Maldives, in order to meet up with the high demand for tourist peak season. Emirates resumed flight operations to the Maldives on 16th July, following the border reopening for international travels after three months since the island nation went under a lockdown due to COVID-19. The airline […]
World Travel Award’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2020, SriLankan Airlines commenced its London Heathrow–Male’ direct service today. Flight UL506 touched down this morning at Velana International Airport Male’ carrying 16 Business class and 72 Economy class passengers. “We are pretty excited with this service as we have further strengthened our presence in Maldives skies,” […]
Local game-changing airline Manta Air and local sky diving champions Skydive Maldives Islands along with Skydive Qatar and Reollo travel has joined together to embark on a journey to establish sky diving operations in the Maldives. With the arrival of the specially modified Cessna 208, customized especially for sky diving, today at Dhaalu Airport, it […]
Qatar Airways has increased its frequency to double daily flights to and from the Maldives, starting from 10th December 2020. An additional frequency will commence from 17th December 2020, whereby three daily flights will be operated from the Maldives until 10th January 2021. The Male’ to Doha schedule is as follows: Flight Departure Aircraft Frequency […]
Maafaru International Airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The airport has welcomed 65 jets in November, resulting in a 59% increase in jet landings. Opened in 2019, the Maafaru Airport was a groundbreaking investment for the development of the Noonu atoll and an economically beneficial project for ongoing […]