“The direct connection to Sharjah will boost arrivals from the Middle Eastern market and broaden connections to numerous cities worldwide, strengthening VIA’s position in regional and global aviation with each new route”- Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia
Air Arabia has marked the inauguration of its first non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé.
To mark this occasion, dual celebrations were held at both Sharjah and Male airports, attended by senior representatives from Air Arabia and the respective airport authorities. Upon arrival at Velana International Airport in Malé, the inaugural flight was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute, followed by a warm welcome ceremony at the airport.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, commented, “The inaugural flight to the Maldives represents an exciting new chapter in our network expansion. We are excited to offer our customers direct access to this tropical paradise. With the addition of this new route, we reaffirm our commitment to provide affordable and value-driven air travel while offering more options to explore new destinations around the world”.
Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, CEO & MD of MACL commented on the Inauguration, “As we welcome Air Arabia’s inaugural flight, we are excited about the opportunities this partnership presents for Velana International Airport. The direct connection to Sharjah will boost arrivals from the Middle Eastern market and broaden connections to numerous cities worldwide, strengthening VIA’s position in regional and global aviation with each new route. With a focus on the tourism sector, we develop our routes and airport to ensure affordable and seamless air travel for those looking to explore the beauty of our islands.”
