Game changing
local airline, Manta Air, on Sunday launched the first scheduled seaplane
service in the country, bringing another revolutionary experience to the skies
of Maldives.
A
purpose-built seaplane terminal at the Maldives main Velana International
Airport was inaugurated Sunday afternoon. Moosa Solih, the acting Managing
Director of airport operator Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), opened
the airlines seaplane terminal.
Manta Air also
operated its first commercial seaplane flight on Sunday, taking an exhilarating
40-minute journey south of capital Male to Hotel Riu Atoll aboard one of its
Twin Otter aircraft.
The arrival of
Manta Air has already been a game changer in the domestic aviation industry,
removing the fears of flight uncertainty for passengers flying in the Maldives,
and setting new standards in service excellence along the way with
pre-published schedules and a tailored approach to provide an amazing
experience to all passengers.
For its seaplane
service, Manta Air will publish monthly schedules — a first in the Maldives
seaplane sector as well as in the world. Passengers will receive confirmed
flight timings along with their hotel confirmation.
In addition to
the seaplane service, Manta Air utilises three brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to
operate domestic flights to Dhaalu Airport, located on the island of
Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu atoll, and Dharavandhoo Airport, located on the island
of Dharavandhoo in Baa atoll, from the Maldives main Velana International
Airport.
"Our service
is designed specifically with customers in mind, to relieve pain points and
make domestic travel enjoyable and effortless. Our aim is to give the best of
Manta Airs hospitality to each and every customer who will be joining us
on-board whilst they enjoy a spectacular view across the blue," said Manta Air
CEO, Mr Mohamed Khaleel.
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