Air India marks 50 years of flying to the Maldives

MACL has today celebrated the 50th anniversary of Air India operations to Maldives.

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AIR INDIA MARKS 50 YEARS OF OPERATIONS TO MALDIVES-MACL-VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIROPORT

Mariyath Mohamed

2026-02-21 22:01:54

MACL has today celebrated the 50th anniversary of Air India operations to Maldives. 

Air India launched flights to Maldives on February 21, 1976. It was the first airline to offer flights between India and Maldives. 

AIR INDIA MARKS 50 YEARS OF OPERATIONS TO MALDIVES-MACL-VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIROPORT

To celebrate the anniversary, Air India flight AI2239 was greeted with a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at Velana International Airport today, MACL said. 

AIR INDIA MARKS 50 YEARS OF OPERATIONS TO MALDIVES-MACL-VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIROPORT

Passengers arriving on this flight were also presented with roses and cookies. 

MACL said the event was organized to highlight the strong relations between Maldives and India.