Kuwait Airways Starts Direct Flights to Maldives

Kuwait Airways, the country's flagship carrier, has started direct flights to the Maldives, today.
The first flight was welcomed with a water salute at a special ceremony held this morning at
Velana International Airport (VIA). The event was attended by Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, Minister
of Tourism, Mr. Ibrahim Thoha, Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Ltd
(MACL) & Kuwait Airways Regional Manager Mr. Bashar Karem and with senior officials from
Kuwait Airways, Ministry of Tourism and MACL.

Tourism Minister stated that with the start of Kuwait Airline operations, it will increase the
number of passengers from Europe to the Maldives as Kuwait feeds European routes. The
minister also stated that with the start of the World Cup in November, flights from the Middle
East are gathering momentum. Kuwait airlines' direct flights opened another door for Middle
Eastern travelers to the Maldives.

Two weekly flights are scheduled between Kuwait and the Maldives. These flights will make
use of A320 aircraft with a seating capacity of 134 passengers. Additionally, Kuwait Airways
operates scheduled flights to Africa, Asia-Pacific, and to North America. In the first six months
of 2022, more than 4000 travelers from Kuwait visited the Maldives.

For the winter season, many airlines are resuming its operations to the Maldives. MACL, a
prominent stakeholder in the tourism industry is striving to provide more opportunities for
airlines to operate to Velana International Airport.

Kuwait Airways Starts Direct Flights to Maldives

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