Emirates Airline and Maldivian Airlines have officially launched an interline partnership.
The move is aimed at providing Emirates customers with easier access to 16 sought-after holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond the capital city, Malé.
Both carriers had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their commitment to exploring opportunities for mutual cooperation.
Under this interline agreement, travellers bound for the Maldives will benefit from a seamless and convenient travel experience.
Passengers flying into Velana International Airport in the North Malé atoll can effortlessly connect to Maldivian Airlines’ services, which serve a range of domestic points within the Maldives, enabling them to access popular island getaways.
Starting September 15, Emirates customers can book travel itineraries on the official website, the Emirates mobile app, or via their preferred travel agents for flights, “for flights effective immediately,” the airline said in a statement.
“We are delighted to establish a partnership with Maldivian to expand our reach into more points in the Maldives. By partnering with the Maldivian flag carrier, we are able to offer customers smooth connections when flying to a wide choice of islands within the country via Malé,” Adnan Kazim (below), Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer said.
“We are excited to embark on this journey with Emirates, a global aviation leader. This partnership would enable us to increase the visibility of our extensive domestic network and it aligns perfectly with our objective of providing seamless connectivity to travellers,” Ibrahim Hamdhan Mohamed, General Manager – Commercial at Maldivian said.
Emirates’ long history in Maldives
Dubai-based carrier has long played a key role in facilitating tourism and trade growth in the Maldives, with a history dating back over three and a half decades.
The airline currently operates 28 flights a week between Dubai and Malé, offering travelers flexibility and convenience.
Emirates customers can fly to airports in a selection of the popular atolls via Malé including Dharavandhoo Island (DRV), Faresmathoda Airport (FMT), Funadhoo Airport (FND), Fuvahmulak Island Airport (FVM), Gan Island International (GAN), Kooddoo Island (GKK), Hanimaadhoo Island Airport (HAQ), Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK), Hoarafushi Airport (HRF), Kaadedhdhoo Island Airport (KDM), Kadhdhoo Island (KDO), Madivaru Airport (LMV), Maafaru International Airport (NMF), Maavarulu Airport (RUL), Thimarafushi Airport (TMF), and Ifuru (IFU), the statement added.
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