Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 has begun operating two new international carriers: Sichuan Airlines started services on November 1, 2025, and US-Bangla Airlines followed on November 2, 2025. MACL says the transition is part of a broader plan to move all international carriers to the new terminal by early 2026, with the facility ultimately handling up to 20 airlines.
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A day later, on November 2, 2025, Bangladesh's leading private carrier, US-Bangla Airlines, began operations from the same terminal. A formal ceremony was held at the new terminal, officiated by Munaz Ali, Chairman of the Airline Operators Committee of Maldives.
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The first flight, 3U3923, departed for Chengdu with 163 passengers on board
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The facility will ultimately handle up to 20 airlines, providing advanced check-in, baggage, and boarding systems
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has been operating flights between Dhaka and Malé since November 19, 2021
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