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Airlines Hail Velana Airport’s New Terminal as Game-Changer for Maldives

Airlines participating as observers in operational trials at Velana International Airport expressed confidence in the new passenger terminal ahead of its scheduled opening on July 26. MACL reported trial outcomes including improved check-in, passenger flow, baggage handling, boarding and arrivals, and said preparations for the opening are on track.

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  1. Sat 26 Jul
    The new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport is set to open after a series of operational trials. on July 26 only The Standard Airline operators have expressed strong confidence that Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new passenger terminal will redefine the Maldives’ travel experience, following a series of extensive operational trials ahead of its highly anticipated opening on July 26.

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  • Airlines have long awaited a terminal in the Maldives that aligns with global service standards. The new terminal promises to fulfill this need, and we are thrilled with the progress

    Munaz Ali, Chairman of the Airlines Operators Committee and Airport Manager for Etihad Airways The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • This terminal will showcase the Maldives to travelers in a new light, providing a uniquely elevated experience from arrival to departure

    Ahmed Nahushan Nizar, Vice Chairman of the Airlines Operators Committee and Airport Service Manager for Qatar Airways The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • MACL has ensured that the terminal is fully equipped and accessible to everyone. It’s modern, welcoming, and designed with passenger comfort at its core

    Ahmed Hanam Faiz, Station Manager for Malaysia Airlines The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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  • Comprehensive operational trials assessed every stage of the passenger journey, including check-in, security screening, baggage handling, boarding processes, and arrivals, with representatives from major airlines participating as observers. The Standard The comprehensive trials assessed every stage of the passenger journey, including check-in, security screening, baggage handling, boarding processes, and arrivals. Representatives from major airlines serving VIA participated as observers, closely evaluating the new facility’s readiness to deliver seamless operations and exceptional service quality.

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

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