Emirates and Maldivian announce interline partnership

Sep 17, 2023, 5:54 AM
Emirates and Maldivian announce interline partnership

National airline Maldivian and Emirates have announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 destinations in the Maldives.

The agreement successfully follows from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines.

The interline agreement will create more options for Emirates customers when travelling to the Maldives, utilising both carriers’ services and networks on a single ticket.

Customers will now be able to reap the benefit of flying into more popular holiday spots after connecting from Velana International Airport.

Under the agreement, Emirates customers will be able to travel to 16 destinations:

  1. Dharavandhoo Airport
  2. Faresmaathodaa Airport
  3. Funadhoo Airport
  4. Fuvahmulak Airport
  5. Gan International Airport
  6. Kooddoo Airport
  7. Hanimaadhoo Airport
  8. Kulhudhuffushi City Airport
  9. Hoarafushi Airport
  10. Kaadedhdhoo Airport
  11. Kadhdhoo Airport
  12. Madivaru Airport
  13. Maafaru International Airport
  14. Maavaarulu Airport
  15. Thimarafushi Airport
  16. Ifuru Airport

Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim said "partnering with Maldivian offers customers smooth connections when flying to a wide choice of islands within the country via Malé."

"By extending this added-value benefit, our customers from across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Americas can plan their journey to the Maldives with the convenience of booking flights on a single ticket to reach their final destination."

General Manager – Commercial at Maldivian Ibrahim Hamdhan Mohamed said "this partnership would enable us to increase the visibility of our extensive domestic network."

"Customers will be able to plan and book their entire journey directly through the airline with ease. As the national carrier we always strive to make Maldives more accessible to travelers from around the world and we believe the partnership with Emirates will strengthen our position as the leading airline in Maldives."

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