Emirates and Maldivian Explore Codeshare Opportunities

(11 Feb 2022)  Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maldivian to explore codeshare, interline and joint holiday package opportunities.

The two carriers are reviewing a codeshare agreement that would enable Emirates’ customers to book and connect from Male to more than 15 domestic destinations and the international destinations served by Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives.

Emirates and Maldivian also plan to explore opportunities to cooperate on their respective tour operating arms, to offer customers tailor-made packages including hotel stays at world class resorts and exclusive tours.

Maldivian Airbus A321

Mohamed Mihad, Maldivian’s Managing Director, said, “The opportunity to explore a partnership with the largest airline in the world brings about endless opportunities for Maldivian. The growth prospects that could follow such a partnership is key when we look to expand our operations and develop partnerships that will allow us to position ourselves in the post Covid aviation industry. The interline and codeshare arrangement being explored would enable both Maldivian as well as Emirates to enhance the connectivity and expand on the service offerings.”

Emirates launched operations to Maldives in 1987, and the airline currently serves the island-nation with 28 weekly flights, playing a vital role with supporting the country’s trade and tourism recovery.

The airline was also recently crowned as top carrier in Maldives, connecting 265,000 passengers to the island-nation from top markets including, UAE, UK, US, Russia and Germany.

“Maldives is one of the most popular leisure destinations in Emirates’ network and we are very pleased to be exploring a partnership with the nation’s local carrier,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer. “A codeshare and interline agreement will immensely benefit both carriers. For Emirates customers, its enhanced connectivity to and from the Maldivian archipelago. For Maldivian travellers, it’ll ease access to our extensive network of more than 120 destinations, via Dubai. We look forward to continue strengthening our partnership and to offering customers a seamless travel experience.”

Emirates currently has codeshare agreements in place with 23 airline partners and two rail companies. The airline also has an interline agreement with over 115 airlines and rail companies.