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Discover Airlines Begins Terminal 1 Operations at Velana International Airport

Discover Airlines, a German leisure carrier of the Lufthansa Group, has begun operating from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, marked by a ceremonial event and the opening of its check-in counters. Terminal 1 now serves 31 airlines, and Maldives Airports Company Limited says the expansion supports its strategy of positioning the airport as a competitive regional hub.

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    Discover Airlines officially started operating from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport. 16 Dec only The Standard Discover Airlines, a German leisure carrier under the Lufthansa Group, has officially started operating from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, marking another milestone in the rollout of the Maldives’ new passenger terminal.

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  • 114 passengers departing passengers who received gifts The Standard Gifts were distributed to 114 departing passengers, while 301 passengers arriving on the airline’s first Terminal 1 flight, 4Y154, were welcomed with traditional Maldivian cultural performances

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  • 301 passengers arriving passengers on the first Terminal 1 flight The Standard while 301 passengers arriving on the airline’s first Terminal 1 flight, 4Y154, were welcomed with traditional Maldivian cultural performances

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  • 31 airlines airlines serving Terminal 1 The Standard With the inclusion of Discover Airlines, Terminal 1 is now serving 31 airlines.

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  • April 24, 2022 date Discover Airlines first launched flights to the Maldives The Standard Discover Airlines, which first launched flights to the Maldives on April 24, 2022, is now the second German airline to operate from Terminal 1.

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