France's national airline, Air France has announced the decision to launch direct flights between Paris and the Maldives capital Male. made an announcement regarding their decision to start direct flights between Paris and Male'.
Citing an Air France official, the Aviation Tribune reported that the flights which will be held twice weekly starting in November.
Flights from Male to Paris are reported to be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays of every week, with flights from Male' to Paris to be held every Sunday and Thursday.
These flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped with the latest Air France travel cabins, with a capacity of 312 seats including 28 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 260 in Economy.
“The arrival of Air France in Malé strengthens the company’s presence on top-of-the-range leisure destinations, a growing market where Air France, with the quality of products and services it offers its customers, is a leader. Air France is also the European leader in services to the Indian Ocean, a position further strengthened by this new destination”, declared Franck Terner, Air France CEO.
There are currently no direct flights between the Maldives and France, with French tourists having to travel transit through Sri Lanka, Qatar or the UAE.
