Turkish Airlines has decided to commence cargo flight operations to the Maldives. The airline revealed plans to operate a weekly cargo flight to the Maldives from Istanbul, Turkey, via transit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Maldivian general sales agent of the airline, Expedite Maldives, remarked the commencement of cargo flight operations from Turkey will assist local businesses to bring in different types of goods. In this regard, the company said the import of fruits, vegetables and medical items from Europe, the US and the Middle East will be made easier by the introduction of cargo flights from Turkish Airlines. Expedite the Maldives revealed the cargo flights will be operated on a Boeing 300-777 aircraft, which has the capacity to carry 42 tonnes of cargo.
Turkish Airlines operates cargo flights to over 50 countries around the world. The passenger flights of Turkish Airlines were suspended in the Maldives on March 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the airline revealed plans to resume operations on April 16.