A special ceremony was held today at Velana International Airport to welcome 200 tourists arriving from China on Maldivian Airlines' widebody aircraft. The flight, operated by Maldivian Airlines, marks a significant milestone in the country’s tourism efforts and further strengthens ties with China.
The tourists were greeted with a warm reception and, as part of their welcome, were offered free return tickets and exclusive holiday packages.
Maldivian Airlines, which launched direct flights from Maldives to Beijing on January 24, will now operate a weekly flight between the Maldives and China. In addition to the Beijing route, the airline is also set to begin flights to Chengdu on January 27, further expanding air connectivity between the two nations.
This marks a significant step forward in promoting the Maldives as a sought-after destination for Chinese travelers, with plans to attract more visitors in the coming months.
The tourists were greeted with a warm reception and, as part of their welcome, were offered free return tickets and exclusive holiday packages.
Celebrating our first three check-in passengers from both Chengdu and Beijing! As part of our inaugural flights, these lucky travelers received return tickets, exclusive holiday packages sponsored by Cora Cora Maldives and Hideaway Beach Resort, and A330 Aircraft models. A… pic.twitter.com/BE29algsu7
— MaldivianAero (@MaldivianAero) January 25, 2025
Maldivian Airlines, which launched direct flights from Maldives to Beijing on January 24, will now operate a weekly flight between the Maldives and China. In addition to the Beijing route, the airline is also set to begin flights to Chengdu on January 27, further expanding air connectivity between the two nations.
This marks a significant step forward in promoting the Maldives as a sought-after destination for Chinese travelers, with plans to attract more visitors in the coming months.
