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Maldivian Cuts Surfboard Carriage Fees After Public Complaint

Maldivian, the national carrier, cut surfboard carriage fees by 33% for large boards and 66% for small boards after a resident's complaint about high surfboard transport costs during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's 'Raeesge Javaabu' Q&A session. The complaint noted costs could reach up to US$800 for tourists, affecting visitor numbers to Maldivian surf spots.

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  • 33% Reduction in large surfboard carriage fees Maldives Republic The airline revealed that fees for large surfboards will see a 33% reduction, while charges for small surfboards will be slashed by 66%.

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  • 66% Reduction in small surfboard carriage fees Maldives Republic The airline revealed that fees for large surfboards will see a 33% reduction, while charges for small surfboards will be slashed by 66%.

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  • up to US$800 Cost of transporting surfboards to the Maldives Maldives Republic Rasheed highlighted the prohibitive cost of transporting surfboards to the Maldives, which could reach up to US$800 for tourists, significantly affecting the number of visitors to the popular surfing destination.

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  • 86 inches Large surfboard length Maldives Republic A large surfboard is defined as 86 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and between 6-10 inches thick.

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  • 24 inches Large surfboard width Maldives Republic A large surfboard is defined as 86 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and between 6-10 inches thick.

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  • between 6-10 inches Large surfboard thickness range Maldives Republic A large surfboard is defined as 86 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and between 6-10 inches thick.

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  • must not exceed 5 inches Small surfboard maximum thickness Maldives Republic Small surfboards maintain the same length and width but must not exceed 5 inches in thickness.

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  • National carrier Maldivian announced reductions in its surfboard carriage fees. Maldives Republic In response to public outcry over high surfboard carriage charges, the national carrier Maldivian has announced significant reductions in its fees.

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