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Virgin Atlantic Starts Direct Flights From London to Malé

Virgin Atlantic launched direct flights from London Heathrow to Malé, with the inaugural flight arriving at Velana International Airport on 23 October 2023. The ceremony was attended by British High Commissioner Caron Rohsler, MACL CEO Mahjoob Shujau, and others. Virgin Atlantic will operate three weekly flights using a Boeing 787. The airline is recognized as Britain's only Global Five-Star Airline and aims for Net Zero by 2050.

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Oct 23, 2023

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Virgin Atlantic launched direct flights from London Heathrow to Malé, with the inaugural flight arriving at Velana International Airport on 23 October 2023. The ceremony was attended by British High Commissioner Caron Rohsler, MACL CEO Mahjoob Shujau, and others. Virgin Atlantic will operate three weekly flights using a Boeing 787. The airline is recognized as Britain's only Global Five-Star Airline and aims for Net Zero by 2050.

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