Malaysian Airlines has decided to commence flights to the Maldives.
The agreement of the venture was between Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Malaysian Airlines at the ongoing Matta Fair 2024.
The agreement, officially signed by Deputy Managing Director of MMPRC Mohamed Bassam and Chief Commercial Officer of Malaysian Airlines Dersenish Aresandiran, paves the way for Malaysian Airlines to operate scheduled flights to the Maldives starting August 1.
This expansion of Malaysian Airlines' flight network to include the Maldives is part of its ongoing efforts to expand. The new route aims to provide convenient travel options for those commuting between Malaysia and the Maldives.
Malaysia is known to host a significant number of Maldivians for various purposes, and there has been a notable increase in the number of Malaysian tourists visiting the Maldives. In 2023 alone, over 13,000 Malaysian tourists visited the Maldives.
While Malaysian Airlines had previously operated flights to the Maldives, the service was discontinued for an extended period before this new agreement.