A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has signed as the seaplane partner for Maldives Virtual Tour. Maldives Virtual Tour is the breathtaking 360° virtual tours of the Maldives offering next-level virtual experiences with over 2000 virtual tours of over 150 different islands of Maldives. Under this partnership, TMA will facilitate travel to all destinations around the Maldives […]
The largest seaplane operator in the world, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has made 50% salary cuts and offered their staff 4 months contract due to the COVID-19. TMA employs over 900 staff. The 4-month contract offered to the employees says that they will reinstate their salaries if the Maldives is able to get back 80% […]
Bain Capital is buying the world’s largest seaplane fleet operator Trans Maldivian Airways from Blackstone for around $550 million to cash in on booming high-end leisure travellers flocking to the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for its pristine blue lagoons, white beaches, ring-shaped atolls and extensive reefs, said people aware of the development. The two sides […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) was named the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2017 at the World Travel Awards 2017. The World’s Largest Seaplane Operator won back the title this year. Previously TMA was awarded the same in 2015 and 2014 consecutively. Trans Maldivian Airways Pvt. has one of the biggest seaplane fleets in the world. TMA […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has expanded its seaplane fleet to 49 aircraft. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived yesterday afternoon (Friday, 29th September) at Velana International Airport (VIA) after completing its journey from Calgary city in Canada. TMA’s fleet expansion comes in-light with the growing number of tourist arrivals and increasing […]