Qatar Airways and Maldivian Launch New Interline Partnership

Qatar Airways and Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, have announced a new interline partnership, effective August 2024.

This collaboration simplifies travel to the Maldives by allowing travellers to book both their international flight to Malé (Velana International Airport) with Qatar Airways and their domestic flight to their chosen resort with Maldivian in a single reservation on Qatar Airways’ website.

• Seamless Booking: Travelers can now book both international and domestic flights on a single ticket, simplifying travel arrangements.
• Checked Baggage: Passengers can enjoy the convenience of international baggage allowance throughout their entire journey.
• Expanded Network: Access to 17 domestic destinations within the Maldives with Maldivian, including popular tourist spots like Dharavandhoo, Fuvahmulah, and Hanimaadhoo. Maldivian operates a mixed fleet of seaplanes and land-based aircraft to connect travellers to these island destinations.

Qatar Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating:

“With our latest Maldivian interline partnership, we look forward to seeing our passengers enjoy a smooth start to their holidays, as well as benefit from the plethora of new travel benefits.”

Maldivian’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ismail Amrah Umar, highlighted the partnership’s potential to boost tourism to the Maldives by providing more choice and access to the country’s stunning islands:

“By offering more choice and enhanced access to our strong and growing route network, we aim to boost tourism to the Maldives, showcasing our pristine islands to travellers from around the world.”

Maldivian is the leading domestic carrier in the Maldives, serving both domestic destinations and nearby countries like Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its fleet includes both seaplanes and land-based aircraft.