Air Italy heralds start of Winter Season with a new flight to the Maldives


Maldives
PUBLISHED October 30, 2019

After a long break Air Italy landed this morning with 195 passengers, taking off from Milan Malpensa at 6.15 pm on October 29, 2019, and arriving at Velana International Airport at 8.25am on October 30, 2019. Air Italy is scheduled to have 3 times weekly. 


A water salute was given to welcome Air Italys A330 and a ceremony was held at the Maamehi Executive lounge to celebrate the arrival of this magnificent airline. The airlines crew was presented with garlands at the lounge and corporate gifts were exchanged between Air Italy and Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL).

 

Acting Managing Director of MACL Mr. Moosa Solih said, "Its a pleasure to see Air Italy being our newest partner and we are confident that the airline will add value to our airport and benefit the Maldives in terms of Trade & Tourism and I thank Air Italys Team for choosing Velana International Airport in their route expansion and I wish Air Italy success in their future endeavors."

 

The ceremony was attended by Acting Managing Director of MACL Mr. Moosa Solih and Consular Agent of Italy Ms. Giorgina Marazzi along with seniors from Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation. The ceremony was also attended by airport stake holders, staff of MACL and Air Italys team. The evening ceremony was concluded with a photo shoot session and light refreshments.

 

As VIPs and dignitaries gathered to commemorate the flights inaugural landing, there was a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the landing of the A330 aircraft.


Air Italy's Chief Operating Officer, Rossen Dimitrov, said, "The Maldives, which will be served during peak periods by three weekly frequencies, is a perennially popular destination with all travelers, but particularly who love its fabulous beaches and amazing water.


"Air Italy is working consistently to offer our customers a luxury flight experience complete with innovative comforts and services, such as dine on demand in Business Class as we continue to help them imagine the world differently.

 

"I am therefore extremely pleased to announce that the passengers of our inaugural flight to the Maldives are the first to enjoy our latest cabin innovations, with our wonderful new Economy class blankets and Business Class velvet duvets, to make the travel experience with Air Italy yet more memorable."

 

The Consular Agent of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Marazzi, conveyed a message from the Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Ms. Rita Giuliana Manella, who stated "Im extremely happy to see the return of Air Italy, the second largest airline in Italy, to the Maldives, after an absence of a few years. It is a testimony not only to the long-lasting relations and friendship between Italy and the Maldives, but also to the increased interest of the Italian market to this beautiful country. The Maldives remains the Italian peoples preferred foreign beach destination. In 2018 alone, we had over 105,800 tourists visiting these wonderful islands. With the return of air Italy, we hope to further foster our ties with a solid foundation of solidarity, understanding and mutual sympathy. Not only in the field of tourism but also as a means to augment economic and scientific relations"

 

Air Italy's long-haul network is operated by Airbus 330-200s with 24 seats in Business Class and 228 seats in Economy Class, operating from the Milan Malpensa hub where the airline operates all year round direct flights to New York (daily) and Miami (daily except Tuesday). Also from Malpensa, Air Italy offers direct flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto in the summer season, from March to October, while during from the winter season the company operate weekly flights to the Maldives, Zanzibar and Mombasa.

 

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