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VIA Sets New Single-Day Record With 925 Flight Movements

Velana International Airport set a new single-day record with 925 flight movements on 6 January 2024, surpassing the previous record of 861, according to MACL. The Ministry of Tourism reported 50,983 tourist arrivals as of 9 January, a 6.4 percent growth compared with the same period in 2023.

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  1. Sat 6 Jan
    Velana International Airport recorded 925 flight movements in a single day, a new record in the airport's history. on 6 January 2024 only Maldives Republic has set a new record for flight movements, with 925 movements recorded in a single day on 6 January 2024. This milestone, revealed by the Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL), the operator of VIA, marks the highest number of flight movements ever recorded in the airport’s history.

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  • Cheers to the happy travellers, setting the bar higher than ever!

    Velana International Airport Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved

    Ibrahim Thoha, Deputy Managing Director of MACL Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • sincere thanks to the airlines and operators for their exceptional support in making this record-breaking day possible.

    Ibrahim Thoha, Deputy Managing Director of MACL Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 925 movements flight movements in a single day Maldives Republic has set a new record for flight movements, with 925 movements recorded in a single day on 6 January 2024

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  • 861 movements previous single-day record of flight movements Maldives Republic This achievement surpasses the previous record of 861 flight movements in a single day.

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  • 672 movements seaplane movements Maldives Republic Of the 925 flight movements recorded on 6 January, 672 were seaplane movements, 104 were international flights, 116 were domestic operations, and there were 33 ad-hoc movements, primarily private jets.

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  • 104 flights international flights Maldives Republic Of the 925 flight movements recorded on 6 January, 672 were seaplane movements, 104 were international flights, 116 were domestic operations, and there were 33 ad-hoc movements, primarily private jets.

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  • 116 operations domestic operations Maldives Republic Of the 925 flight movements recorded on 6 January, 672 were seaplane movements, 104 were international flights, 116 were domestic operations, and there were 33 ad-hoc movements, primarily private jets.

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  • 33 movements ad-hoc movements Maldives Republic Of the 925 flight movements recorded on 6 January, 672 were seaplane movements, 104 were international flights, 116 were domestic operations, and there were 33 ad-hoc movements, primarily private jets.

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  • 50,983 tourists tourist arrivals Maldives Republic statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show that 50,983 tourists have arrived so far this year as of 9 January.

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    Earlier reports gave 1,878,537 tourists 7 Jan, 23:40 Maldives Republic920,156 tourists 5 Jul, 19:57 Maldives Republic

  • 6.4 percent growth in tourist arrivals Maldives Republic With a daily average of 5,665 arrivals, this represents 6.4 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023.

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    Earlier reports gave 14.2% 5 Jul, 19:57 Maldives Republic

  • 1,878,543 tourists total tourist arrivals Maldives Republic Last year, the Maldives recorded a total of 1,878,543 tourist arrivals.

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    Earlier reports gave 1.4 million 12 Oct, 18:22 Maldives Republic

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