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New Terminal Familiarization Tours Underway as MACL Prepares for July 26 Launch

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has begun stakeholder familiarization tours of the new Passenger Terminal at Velana International Airport, with Island Aviation touring on day two ahead of the grand opening scheduled for July 26. The 78,000 m² terminal is designed for 7.5 million passengers a year, and MACL has scheduled a phased migration of airline operations into it between July and September.

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What happened

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  1. Sun 15 Jun
    MACL kicked off stakeholder familiarization tours of the new Passenger Terminal, inviting airline partners to explore it. Velana International Airport 15 Jun only The Standard Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) kicked off stakeholder familiarization tours yesterday, inviting airline partners to explore the new Passenger Terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA).

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  2. Sat 26 Jul
    The grand opening of the new Passenger Terminal is scheduled. July 26 only The Standard newest The grand opening is scheduled for July 26, marking a significant upgrade to regional aviation infrastructure.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

Who said what

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  • We have officially begun our stakeholder familiarization tours today with our airline partners. A crucial step as we gear up for the grand opening on July 26. Get ready for a seamless travel experience!

    Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • The New Passenger Terminal familiarization tour continued today with Island Aviation. Key areas highlighted during the visit included understanding passenger flow and becoming familiar with the facilities to ensure smoother airline operati…

    Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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Figures in these reports

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  • 78,000 m² New Passenger Terminal floor area The Standard The sleek 78,000 m² terminal will eventually operate up to seven aerobridges, though at launch at least three will be functional

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 7.5 million passengers Projected annual passenger capacity The Standard With a projected annual capacity of 7.5 million passengers and 38 immigration counters, the facility represents a major leap from VIA's current capabilities.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 38 counters Immigration counters The Standard With a projected annual capacity of 7.5 million passengers and 38 immigration counters, the facility represents a major leap from VIA's current capabilities.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 38 immigration counters 2 Jun, 12:29 The Standard38 counters 28 May, 15:18 The Standard

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  • Island Aviation personnel toured the terminal, examining passenger flow patterns and facilities. On day two of the initiative The Standard On day two of the initiative, Island Aviation personnel toured the terminal, examining passenger flow patterns and gaining hands‑on familiarity with facilities designed to streamline check‑in, boarding, and baggage handling.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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