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Batik Air Launches Non-Stop Flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives

Batik Air launched non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Male', with the inaugural direct flight carrying 121 passengers landing at Velana International Airport on Friday, 23 June. The airline, which began Maldives service via Colombo on 12 May, operates three weekly flights on a Boeing 737, alongside other new carriers such as Flynas and upcoming Virgin Atlantic services.

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  1. Fri 12 May
    Batik Air first began operating to the island destination via Colombo, Sri Lanka. 12 May only Maldives Republic Batik Air first began operating to the island destination via Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 12 May.

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  2. Fri 23 Jun
    Batik Air's inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Male' landed at Velana International Airport. Friday, 23 June only Maldives Republic newest The inaugural direct flight, carrying 121 passengers, landed at Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday, 23 June.

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  • 121 passengers passengers on inaugural direct flight Maldives Republic The inaugural direct flight, carrying 121 passengers, landed at Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday, 23 June.

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  • 180 seats Boeing 737 seating capacity on Kuala Lumpur-Male' route Maldives Republic Batik Air employs a Boeing 737 aircraft on its Kuala Lumpur-Male’ route, with a seating capacity of 180 passengers.

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  • over 55 destinations in Batik Air's network Maldives Republic At present, Batik Air has an extensive network spanning over 55 destinations worldwide, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia.

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