Maldivian and Air India Sign Bilateral Agreement to Enhance Connectivity

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Air India, the national airline of India, have entered into a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing connectivity between the two countries and improving passenger movement across regional and domestic networks.

Under the agreement, Maldivian will gain access to Air India’s extensive worldwide network, enabling more passengers to connect seamlessly to flights serving 16 islands beyond Male’. The partnership also allows Maldivian to receive feeder traffic from Delhi and Mumbai into its India routes, strengthening air travel links and offering greater convenience for travelers between India and the Maldives.

“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,” said Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian. “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.”

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, emphasized the importance of the Maldives as a leisure destination for Indian travelers. “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.”

The collaboration reflects both airlines’ commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and supporting tourism growth. By integrating networks, streamlining connections, and improving customer experience, the partnership is expected to bolster travel flows and strengthen economic ties between India and the Maldives.