Maldivian launched the first-ever direct air link between the Maldives and Australia, with weekly Airbus A330 flights to Melbourne operated in partnership with Luxury Escapes. Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen called the route a major step forward for tourism, aviation and commercial ties, noting the inaugural Melbourne-to-Malé flight was flown entirely by a local Maldivian crew.
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Maldivian officially launched the route this week using its Airbus A330 aircraft, with weekly scheduled flights planned in partnership with Australian travel company Luxury Escapes.
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In a notable milestone for the airline, the inaugural Melbourne-to-Malé flight was operated entirely by a local Maldivian crew.
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