Male’, Maldives, July 25, 2024 – Maldivian has announced a significant advancement in its distribution network by partnering with Amadeus Global Distribution System (Amadeus GDS). This collaboration marks a crucial step in Maldivian’s commitment to improving travel accessibility and convenience for travel trade partners and customers.
Effective July 25, 2024, Maldivian has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the Indian market, alongside Amadeus GDS. Initially, this participation allows certain IATA-accredited BSP travel agents in India to issue e-tickets for Maldivian flights effortlessly through Amadeus GDS using the Q2-986 ticket plate. Sales will open to all IATA-accredited BSP travel agents from August 14, 2024.
Maldivian’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Ismail Amrah Umar, stated, “By expanding Maldivian’s distribution capabilities with Amadeus GDS and IATA’s BSP, we are creating exciting and convenient opportunities for our valued partners and customers to connect and travel seamlessly within our growing route network. These strategic collaborations will enhance our ability to offer a wider range of travel options, and we are excited about the future opportunities it will bring for both our business and our customers.”
Maldivian currently operates 13 non-stop weekly flights to three Indian destinations from its hub at Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives. This includes four weekly flights to Cochin (COK), five weekly flights to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), and two weekly flights to Bengaluru (BLR) on A320 aircraft. Additionally, two weekly flights connect Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in northern Maldives to TRV on a Dash8-300 aircraft. Maldivian offers a full-service product on these routes, and opening sales on GDS with participation in the Indian BSP facilitates more convenient distribution for travelers between the countries. Agents will also have access to Maldivian’s extensive domestic network comprising 17 airports, making it convenient to offer a single travel itinerary that ranges from luxury resorts to affordable holidays in the Maldives.
Maldivian has established interline partnerships with Emirates and Etihad Airways, with additional international airline partnerships planned for the coming quarters.
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