In a bid to enhance cost-efficiency, the Ministry of Finance has instructed government agencies to prioritize purchasing cheaper airline tickets for air travel. The directive, signed by State Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Shafiq, took effect on July 5 and applies to travel destinations not served by the Maldivian national airline.
The circular specifies that agencies should book tickets with the most cost-effective airlines to maximize state savings. This move aims to leverage the most profitable options for state expenditures on air travel.
Currently, Maldivian Airlines operates flights to Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh. The new directive marks a departure from the previous policy issued in January 2016, which mandated that all government-related air travel be conducted through Maldivian Holidays, the travel arm of Island Aviation, the national airline.
This cost-cutting measure comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to improve the financial standing of the state.
The circular specifies that agencies should book tickets with the most cost-effective airlines to maximize state savings. This move aims to leverage the most profitable options for state expenditures on air travel.
Currently, Maldivian Airlines operates flights to Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh. The new directive marks a departure from the previous policy issued in January 2016, which mandated that all government-related air travel be conducted through Maldivian Holidays, the travel arm of Island Aviation, the national airline.
This cost-cutting measure comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to improve the financial standing of the state.
