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Austrian Airlines, AirAsia Malaysia, Thai AirAsia and Condor begin operations at Velana Airport T1

Three international carriers (Austrian Airlines, AirAsia Malaysia, Thai AirAsia, and Condor) moved operations to Velana Airport Terminal 1 in November. Austrian Airlines started on 15 November, carrying 321 passengers. AirAsia Malaysia and Thai AirAsia moved on 17 November, carrying 135 and 144 passengers respectively. Condor transferred on 20 November, carrying 302 passengers. Total airlines at T1 now 26. MACL aims to streamline traffic during peak tourism season.

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Three international carriers (Austrian Airlines, AirAsia Malaysia, Thai AirAsia, and Condor) moved operations to Velana Airport Terminal 1 in November. Austrian Airlines started on 15 November, carrying 321 passengers. AirAsia Malaysia and Thai AirAsia moved on 17 November, carrying 135 and 144 passengers respectively. Condor transferred on 20 November, carrying 302 passengers. Total airlines at T1 now 26. MACL aims to streamline traffic during peak tourism season.

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