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Chongqing Airlines Begins Scheduled Flights to Maldives, Now Operating from VIA’s New Terminal 1

Chongqing Airlines' check-in counters were formally launched at Velana International Airport's new Terminal 1 in a ceremony orchestrated by MACL, on the same day the airline commenced scheduled flights to the Maldives. The terminal, which has hosted twelve airlines since its inauguration on 26 July 2025, is designed for 7.5 million passengers annually.

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    Chongqing Airlines' check-in counters were formally launched at Velana International Airport's new Terminal 1 in a ceremony orchestrated by… 24 Oct only The Standard On the same day that Chongqing Airlines commenced scheduled flights to the Maldives, its check-in counters were formally launched at Velana International Airport's new Terminal 1 (T1) in a ceremony today orchestrated by Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL).

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Chongqing Airlines Begins Scheduled Flights to Maldives, Now Operating from VIA’s New Terminal 1

142 passengers departing travellers on inaugural flight receiving commemorative presents

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  • 142 passengers departing travellers on inaugural flight receiving commemorative presents The Standard Onboard the inaugural flight, 142 departing travellers received commemorative presents, while 79 incoming guests on flight OQ2393 from Chongqing were greeted with a cultural performance.

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  • 79 passengers incoming guests on flight OQ2393 The Standard 79 incoming guests on flight OQ2393 from Chongqing were greeted with a cultural performance.

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  • 7.5 million designed annual passenger capacity of new T1 The Standard MACL has emphasised that the new terminal is designed for 7.5 million passengers annually—with a footprint of 78,000 m², six aerobridges (and more planned)

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  • 78,000 m² footprint of new Terminal 1 The Standard the new terminal is designed for 7.5 million passengers annually—with a footprint of 78,000 m², six aerobridges (and more planned)

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  • over 113,000 Chinese arrivals recorded by June 2024 The Standard China remains the archipelago's top source market, with over 113,000 Chinese arrivals recorded by June 2024.

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