The new agreement seeks to boost connectivity between India and the Maldives
The Maldives’ flag-carrier Maldivian recently signed a bilateral agreement with Air India, seeking to improve connectivity between the two countries through better passenger movement across regional and domestic networks.
Maldivian’s managing director Ibrahim Iyas said of the agreement: “This partnership marks a new chapter in our efforts to expand accessibility to the Maldives and provide connectivity for passengers traveling beyond Malé to the atolls. With Air India’s strong network and our reach within the Maldives, this collaboration will play a key role in supporting tourism and business travel between our nations.”
Air India chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal likewise remarked: “The Maldives continues to be one of the most preferred leisure destinations for Indian travellers, and this interline partnership with Maldivian opens the door to the country’s lesser-explored atolls and islands. By combining Air India’s extensive global network with Maldivian’s reach across domestic points beyond Malé, guests can now discover the true diversity of the archipelago on a single itinerary.”
Aligned towards shared goals
The partnership aligns with both airlines’ goals to enhance regional cooperation and support tourism growth through stronger network integration, smoother connections, and improved customer experience.
Under this agreement, Maldivian will be able to welcome more passengers from Air India’s extensive worldwide network on flights across 16 islands beyond Malé.
Additionally, the partnership will enable Maldivian to receive feeder traffic from Delhi and Mumbai into its India routes, further strengthening air travel links and convenience for passengers traveling between India and the Maldives.