A colorful celebration was held at the Maldives' main international airport, Velana International Airport, to commemorate Qatar Airways' 20th anniversary of flying to the Maldives. The airline has been a strong associate to the Maldives since its inception in 2001.
To mark the anniversary, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), in collaboration with Qatar Airways Maldives, welcomed Saturday's first Qatar Airways flight to VIA with a water salute and traditional Boduberu. Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausom, and acting in charge of MACL Ibrahim Thoha were present at the event. A ceremonial cake was cut to celebrate the occasion.
Qatar Airways is one of the first airlines to resume scheduled flights to the Maldives once the country's borders reopened in July 2020. The airline continued flights to the Maldives despite the harsh condition of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline now operates 28 flights per week, carrying over 1,000 passengers to the Maldives every month. It has been recognized as the link between Doha and the Maldives and the world's connection to the sunny side of life.
