Velana International Airport, Maldives – 15th November 2018 – The Indian Low Cost Carrier, IndiGo launched its first inaugural flight from Kochi to Velana International Airport (VIA) on 15th November 2018. IndiGo will be operating double daily flights to Maldives with their A320 aircraft.
A warm traditional Boduberu with water salute welcomed IndiGo at VIA and IndiGo Inaugural flight was celebrated with an official function held at Maamehi Lounge at VIA.
The function was joined by Chief Guest the Ambassador of India to Maldives, His Excellency Mr. Akilesh Mishra ,Representative of Maldives Civil Aviation Authority Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, IndiGo’s, Vice President, Airport Operation & Customer Service Ms. Cynthia Crabill Szadokierski and the Acting Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) Mr. Moosa Solih. Both IndiGo and MACL staff attended the function along with officials from airport related institutions.
At the function, the Acting Managing Director of MACL Mr. Moosa Solih said that he is delighted to have IndiGo as VIA’s newest partner and he is confident that the airline will add value to VIA. He also said that VIA is on the verge of transforming into a brand new airport and the establishment of the Code F runway is the first major milestone of the project. He further said that IndiGo will foster travel and trade between the two countries and thanked IndiGo for choosing VIA in their route expansion.
The Ambassador of India to Maldives, His Excellency Mr. Akilesh Mishra said that both countries relish good relations and with the operations of IndiGo , it has the possibility to have people to people connection from both India and Maldives. IndiGo’s Vice President, Airport Operation & Customer Service Ms. Cynthia Crabill Szadokierski said that her airline will attract more Indian tourists to the Maldives as the Airline will flow traffic from Mumbai, Bangalore and Kochi of India. She also said that IndiGo has grown from 2 aircrafts to 194 aircrafts making the airline the fastest growing low cost carrier in India.
At the function, both IndiGo and MACL exchanged corporate gifts and a special ceremonial cake was cut on the occasion. The function was concluded with an official photo shoot and refreshments.
