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24.10.2023 - 11:45 / forbes.com / Virgin Atlantic / Juha Jarvinen / London
Virgin Atlantic has officially launched a new direct flight route between London Heathrow and Velana International Airport, Malé, connecting London to the Maldives.
The new service will operate three times a week on Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787 Dreamliner, boasting 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, and 192 Economy Delight, Classic, and Light seats.
The inaugural flight touched down at Velana International Airport at 9:30am local time on 23rd October, greeted by a traditional Maldivian Bodeberu welcome and local cultural dance performances.
Juha Jarvinen, CCO of Virgin Atlantic, says, "We couldn’t be more thrilled to launch our flights between the United Kingdom and the Maldives with our new thrice-weekly service as we continue to expand our growing collection of winter sun destinations.
We are proud to be able to offer more opportunities for our customers to experience the Maldives and are looking forward to welcoming them to this breathtaking and one-of-a-kind destination.”
“The collaboration between MACL and Virgin Atlantic reflects the shared commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences and fostering stronger air connectivity between the United Kingdom and the Maldives,” he adds.
Caron Rohsler, British High Commissioner to Maldives, says, "I am delighted that Virgin Atlantic has today started operating direct flights from London Heathrow to Maldives.
Maldives is a top holiday destination for British tourists. Brits have consistently featured among top 3 nationalities visiting Maldives for many years."
“The UK Government has worked with the Government of Maldives for many years now on airport safety and aviation security. I look forward to continuing our partnerships in Maldives, especially as the airport expansion progresses.
Tourism is an important pillar of the Maldivian economy, and I hope this milestone today will contribute to continued growth in convenient and comfortable travel between our countries," he adds.
Mahjoob Shujau, CEO of Maldives Airports Company Limited, says, "As the operator of Velana International Airport, we are excited to welcome Virgin Atlantic, a prestigious and customer-centric airline, to our destination.
This inaugural flight marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of air travel connections between the United Kingdom and the Maldives."
"We look forward to a prosperous partnership with Virgin Atlantic as we continue to elevate the travel experience for our passengers," he adds.
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