Air India inks interline with Maldivian to open access to 16 Maldivian islands

Air India and Maldivian have signed a bilateral interline partnership to boost India–Maldives connectivity. The agreement lets Air India sell single‑ticket itineraries via Malé and provides access to 16 islands across the archipelago, including Hanimaadhoo, Kooddoo, Gan and Kaadedhdhoo.

Discovered 2025-12-05T08:33:46.842609-08:00 | 2025-12-05T08:33:46.842609-08:00

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The pact provides Air India access to 16 Maldivian islands via Malé, enabling single‑ticket itineraries and smoother transfers (through‑checked baggage) to destinations such as Hanimaadhoo, Kooddoo, Gan and Kaadedhdhoo.
This expands Air India’s partner network through interline arrangements, mirroring recent moves such as its interline with STARLUX and other tie‑ups that extend feeder traffic into its hubs.
The deal supports Air India’s broader international growth and hub strategy amid group restructuring and external backing—context provided by Singapore Airlines’ continued support for Air India’s multi‑hub plans and recent frequency and route expansions such as increased Delhi–Heathrow services (and other new long‑haul links).

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