Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, have entered into a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing connectivity between the two countries and improving passenger movement across regional and domestic networks.
Under this agreement, Maldivian will be able to welcome more passengers from Air India’s extensive worldwide network on flights across 16 islands beyond Malé. Additionally, the partnership will enable Maldivian to receive feeder traffic from Delhi and Mumbai into its India routes, further strengthening air travel links and convenience for passengers traveling between India and the Maldives.
“This partnership marks a new chapter in our efforts to expand accessibility to the Maldives and provide connectivity for passengers traveling beyond Malé to the atolls,” said Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian. “With Air India’s strong network and our reach within the Maldives, this collaboration will play a key role in supporting tourism and business travel between our nations.”
“The Maldives continues to be one of the most preferred leisure destinations for Indian travellers, and this interline partnership with Maldivian opens the door to the country’s lesser-explored atolls and islands”, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “By combining Air India’s extensive global network with Maldivian’s reach across domestic points beyond Malé, guests can now discover the true diversity of the archipelago on a single itinerary.”
The partnership aligns with both airlines’ goals to enhance regional cooperation and support tourism growth through stronger network integration, smoother connections, and improved customer experience.
