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’s Airbus A330 has landed in Melbourne today, marking a major milestone as the airline prepares to launch the first direct commercial flights between Australia and the Maldives. The wide‑body aircraft arrived at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on a special positioning flight, ahead of the inaugural service that will formally open nonstop connectivity between the two countries for the first time in aviation history. The new route is being introduced in partnership with