NEW DELHI, 12 August 2026: Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has expanded Aviareps’ representation role from South India to a pan-India General Sales Agency (GSA) mandate.
The expanded partnership reflects Maldivian’s continued confidence in India, one of the Maldives’ most important source markets. Through Aviareps India’s nationwide network and market expertise, the airline aims to strengthen further its trade engagement, sales development, and market visibility across key Indian cities.
Maldivian currently offers five weekly direct flights from Malé to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, along with twice-weekly services between Hanimaadhoo and Thiruvananthapuram, providing connectivity between the Maldives and India. Supported by the airline’s extensive domestic network, travellers can seamlessly access resort islands, local communities, and business centres across the archipelago.
India continues to play a significant role in Maldivian tourism, contributing nearly 190,000 visitor arrivals to the Maldives in 2025. The market remains a key growth driver for the airline, particularly across leisure, VFR, medical, and business travel segments.
Commenting on the development, Maldivian Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas said: “India remains a key strategic market for Maldivian, both for tourism and regional connectivity. By expanding Aviareps’ Indian mandate, we are streamlining and consolidating our efforts across the country, enabling a more coordinated approach to trade engagement and market development. This reflects our continued confidence in India and our commitment to capturing new growth opportunities as travel demand between India and the Maldives evolves.”
Aviareps Chief Operating Officer, Marcelo Kaiser, said: “This milestone reflects the trust Maldivian has placed in Aviareps and reinforces our commitment to driving the airline’s growth across the Indian market. Through our nationwide network and deep understanding of the travel trade, we look forward to expanding Maldivian’s reach and creating new opportunities for the airline across the country.”
As part of its future growth plans, Maldivian is also evaluating opportunities for network expansion and increased capacity, supported by the recent addition of its Airbus A330 widebody aircraft and ongoing fleet development initiatives.
Maldivian currently operates a fleet of 25 aircraft, including one A320, one A330-200, seven Dash 8 aircraft, eleven DHC-6 Twin Otters, and five ATRs.
(Source: Aviareps)
