Maldivian and Air India Sign Interline Agreement Covering Sixteen Islands in the Maldives

Partnership to Improve Regional Air Connectivity

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Air India have entered into a bilateral agreement intended to improve air connectivity between the two countries and support passenger movement across regional and domestic networks.

Under the agreement, Maldivian will receive passengers from Air India’s network on services operating to sixteen islands beyond Malé. The partnership will also enable Maldivian to secure feeder traffic from Delhi and Mumbai on its India routes, expanding access to domestic destinations in the Maldives.

Commenting on the agreement, Ibrahim Iyas, managing director of Maldivian, said, “This partnership marks a new chapter in our efforts to expand accessibility to the Maldives and provide connectivity for passengers traveling beyond Malé to the atolls. With Air India’s strong network and our reach within the Maldives, this collaboration will play a key role in supporting tourism and business travel between our nations.”

Speaking on the development, Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer at Air India, said, “The Maldives continues to be one of the most preferred leisure destinations for Indian travellers, and this interline partnership with Maldivian opens the door to the country’s lesser-explored atolls and islands. By combining Air India’s extensive global network with Maldivian’s reach across domestic points beyond Malé, guests can now discover the true diversity of the archipelago on a single itinerary.”

According to both airlines, the agreement aligns with shared goals of enhancing regional cooperation and supporting tourism growth by improving network integration, connections and overall travel experience.

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