History is made today as Maldivian operates the first direct commercial flight between Australia and the Maldives, establishing a new long‑haul connection between the two countries and marking a significant milestone for the national carrier. The inaugural service departed Melbourne Tullamarine early this morning aboard Maldivian’s Airbus A330, following the aircraft’s arrival the previous day on a special positioning flight. The operation introduces the first nonstop link be

Maldivian has issued a statement denying widespread social media rumours claiming the national carrier is preparing to introduce alcohol sales on board its flights. The airline described the posts as “entirely false” and urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information that could mislead passengers and damage the reputation of the national airline. Alcohol service on board is common across most international airlines, particularly full‑service carriers. Many airlines

A first-ever direct long-haul flight from Addu City (GAN) to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is set to operate, following a request from travel agency The Traveller. The service has been confirmed by Maldivian, the national airline, with bookings expected to open soon. The flight will be operating on Maldivian's Airbus A330 widebody aircraft, capable of carrying 264 passengers. This marks the first time a non-stop connection has been established between Addu City and Jeddah, allowing tr

Maldivian has increased ticket prices for foreign passengers as the national airline adjusts to a sharp rise in jet fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The price hike follows a 42% increase in the cost of jet fuel sold at Velana International Airport, after Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) raised rates from USD 1.19 to USD 1.69 per litre, marking one of the steepest jumps in recent years. Maldivian has increased fares across multiple domes