Air India marks 50 years of flights to the Maldives

Air India celebrated 50 years of flight operations to the Maldives with a special event at Velana International Airport (VIA). The airline, the first Indian carrier to serve the Maldives, was welcomed with a water salute upon arrival. The flight carried 139 passengers, who received flowers and cookies. The event was organized by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) to mark the golden jubilee and the long-standing partnership. Air India launched its first international services to Sri Lanka on 21 February 1976.

Air India celebrated 50 years of flight operations to the Maldives with a special event at Velana International Airport (VIA). The airline, the first Indian carrier to serve the Maldives, was welcomed with a water salute upon arrival. The flight carried 139 passengers, who received flowers and cookies. The event was organized by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) to mark the golden jubilee and the long-standing partnership. Air India launched its first international services to Sri Lanka on 21 February 1976.

Air India celebrated 50 years of flight operations to the Maldives with a special event at Velana International Airport (VIA). The airline, the first Indian carrier to serve the Maldives, was welcomed with a water salute upon arrival. The flight carried 139 passengers, who received flowers and cookies. The event was organized by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) to mark the golden jubilee and the long-standing partnership. Air India launched its first international services to Sri Lanka on 21 February 1976.

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