Maldivian Aero is the flag carrier of Maldives and is considered as the leading domestic carrier in the country. The airline operates both domestically and internationally. They are also the only domestic carrier which offer both seaplane and wheel-based flights. The airline operates daily frequent flights to all domestic airports in the country whereas their international network consists of India, Bangladesh, Thailand and China. Due to the ongoing pandemic, normal operations have been temporarily suspended many of these destinations.
Via a tweet, Maldivian Aero has announced that they will be operating special flights from Cochin in India to Male’, this month. The flights are scheduled on the dates, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th of November. According to the airline, reservation can be made for these flights as of now. The air fare is estimated at Indian Rupee 7474 which around MVR 1560. Potential customers are instructed to contact +9104714000619 or send emails at trvres@iasl.aero for further inquiries.
Cochin in India falls under Maldivian Aero’s international network, nevertheless, there was a temporary halt due the pandemic.
It is likely that the special flights have been scheduled as India has come to become the second top tourist market to Maldives since the border reopening. In this regard, statistics shows as 5449 Indian Nationals have arrived to the country as of 19th November.