Qatar Airways has announced decision to add an additional daily flight to Maldives, providing its passengers with even more flexibility and choice.
The new service to Velana International Airport (VIA), which is set to launch on October 28, is part of the award-winning airline's continued expansion in Asia, following its historic move last year to be the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to the Maldives.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said they believe a luxurious travel experience is not just about the destination but about the whole journey itself noting the additional daily frequency between Doha and Maldives showcases Qatar's commitment to expanding global route network to offer passengers enhanced choice and flexibility when planning a holiday getaway.
Qatar Airways currently operates 14 flights per week from Doha to the Maldives. The additional service will be operated by both the A330-300 and A320-200 aircraft, and will take the number of weekly flights to 21. In October 2017, the airline upgraded its double-daily A330 service to Maldives with an A350 aircraft, featuring a total of 283 seats, with 36 Business class seats and 247 in Economy Class.
The third daily flight to Maldives will also provide enhanced connectivity to destinations such as London, Berlin, Paris, Milan, Rome, Frankfurt, Zurich, Moscow, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nairobi via Qatar Airways' five-star hub, Hamad International Airport.