Maldivian Launches 4 New Routes to China
Maldivian adds Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an routes starting 2025
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Maldivian (Q2) has launched four new direct routes to China, connecting Malé to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi’an, starting in January 2025.
In a statement, the airline revealed, these new services will be operated by the airline’s recently acquired Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
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The launch event in Beijing, attended by key stakeholders from both nations, marked a significant step in strengthening tourism ties between the Maldives and China. Maldivian emphasised a “commitment to enhancing tourism between our beautiful islands and China.”
A330 Propels Maldivian’s International Expansion
On the occasion of signing the lease agreement for the A330-200 with TrueNoord, Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian, stated:
“The A330 will be instrumental in expanding our international network, creating new opportunities for tourism and trade in the region.”
Maldivian’s A330-200 wide-body aircraft, configured in three classes – business, premium economy, and economy class cabins, will enhance the airline’s long-haul operations.