Malaysia Airlines has announced the resumption of scheduled flights to the Maldives after a four-year hiatus, marking the airline’s first service to the Maldives since 2017. The occasion was celebrated with a special event at Velana International Airport (VIA).
Officials from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), the Ministry of Tourism, and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) attended the event at VIA. The celebration featured a ceremonial water salute to warmly welcome the airline’s renewed service.
The inaugural flight brought 168 tourists to the Maldives, who were greeted with a traditional drum band and beautiful floral arrangements. Malaysia Airlines will now operate one daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to VIA, seamlessly connecting the two destinations.
The resumption of Malaysia Airlines’ service is expected to positively impact tourist arrivals from Malaysia to the Maldives, especially considering the significant Maldivian community in Malaysia. This renewed connection is anticipated to contribute to tourism growth and strengthen ties between the two countries.
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