Maldivian is pleased to announce a significant advancement in its distribution network through a strategic partnership with Amadeus Global Distribution System (Amadeus GDS). This collaboration marks a crucial step in the company’s ongoing commitment to improve travel accessibility and convenience for their valued travel trade partners and customers.

Effective July 25th, 2024, Maldivian has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the Indian market, alongside Amadeus GDS. This participation allows initially certain IATA-accredited BSP travel agents in India to effortlessly issue e-tickets for Maldivian flights through Amadeus GDS using the Q2-986 ticket plate. Sales for all IATA-accredited BSP travel agents will be opened from 14th August 2024.

Maldivian’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Ismail Amrah Umar, stated: “By expanding Maldivian’s distribution capabilities with Amadeus GDS and IATA’s BSP, we are creating exciting and convenient opportunities for our valued partners and customers to connect and travel seamlessly within our growing route network. These strategic collaborations will enhance our ability to offer a wider range of travel options, and we are excited about the future opportunities it will bring for both our business and our customers”.

Maldivian operates 13 non-stop weekly flights to three Indian destinations from its hub airport in Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives. With weekly four frequencies to Cochin (COK), weekly five frequencies to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and weekly two frequencies to Bengaluru (BLR) on A320. A weekly two frequencies also connect Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in the north of the Maldives to TRV on a Dash8-300 aircraft. Maldivian offers a full-service product in these routes and opening sales on GDS with the participation in the Indian BSP facilitates more convenient distribution for the travelers between the countries. Agents will also have access to Maldivian’s extensive domestic network comprising of 17 airports making it convenient to offer a single travel itinerary which may range from luxury resorts to affordable holidays in the Maldives.

Maldivian has established interline partnerships with Emirates and Etihad Airways, with additional exciting international airline partnerships planned for the coming quarters.

All contents relating to GDS and BSP are now available from the Maldivian website. Agents willing to partner with Maldivian can reach out to the carrier via [email protected].

South India Representation: Global Aviation Services

North India Representation: Bird Group