Maldivian to charter Special Cargo Flights


Maldives
PUBLISHED March 29, 2020

Maldivian has announced that a special charter service will be launched to fly cargo freighters amidst global pandemic, COVID-19.

These cargo flights will be chartered to the following destinations; Trivandrum and Chennai of India, Thailand and Dubai. Additional destinations will be included to the current line-up based on the demand, informs the national carrier.

Addressing local media on the occasion, Managing Director of Maldivian Mohamed Rizvee said that the cargo flights and airline staff are all prepared to provide any assistance that the government may require during this slope in the Maldives economy. With this decision, Maldivian plays a key role in the COVID-19 response by transporting essential supplies, medical samples and personnel.

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the airline had previously announced changes to the call center and Viber platform services opening hours commencing from 19th March onward. Call center and Viber Services will be available through Sunday-Thursday from 1000hrs to 1500hrs. These services will be closed on Saturdays and Fridays while Maldivian ticket office is also currently closed until further notice.

Since the outbreak, governments around the world including the Maldives has evolved rapidly, taking swift action to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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