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Tigerair to start Singapore – Maldives flights in January

By Budget Airline News

Starting from 24 January 2014, Tigerair will operate four weekly flights between Singapore and Male Airport, main international airport in the Maldives.

Tigerair will be the only budget airline offering direct Singapore – Maldives flights. AirAsia X also recently announced flights to Maldives from Kuala Lumpur.

“If you haven’t visited Maldives, you really owe it to yourself to make that trip because you will love the place,” said Mr Alexander Knigge, Chief Commercial Officer at Tigerair, “It is a perfect holiday destination regardless of whether you are taking a honeymoon, a family vacation or treating yourself to a much needed break from your busy life. We are very excited to be the first and only no-frills airline to fly to Maldives from Singapore.”

SpiceJet launches Kochi – Maldives flights

By Budget Airline News

On November 29, 2012, Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet launched its newest international route from Kochi, India to Male, Maldives.Daily flights will  be operated using a Bombardier Q400 aircraft.

“This is the airline’s first international launch on any international route from Kerala,” said SpiceJet Chief Commercial Officer Harish Kutty, “At present, SpiceJet operates international flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Madurai.”

One-way fares on the Kochi – Male route start from 4,999 India Rupees ($92 USD) including taxes.

 

Flydubai to fly to Male, Maldives in 2013

By Budget Airline News

Budget airline Flydubai has announced it will begin flying to the holiday destination of Male, Maldies. The new route will begin on January 19, 2013 with an initial schedule of 5 round-trip flights per week.

Flights to Male will depart from Terminal 2 of the Dubai International Airport every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday,  Return fares from Dubai to Male start at AED 1,730 (USD $470) including taxes.

“We are very excited about adding Male to our destination network,” said Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.

“As the first low-cost carrier from the UAE to fly to the Maldives, we are making this island paradise even more accessible to travellers across our network. Flydubai offers a low-cost model with innovation and excellent service. This proposition has proved very popular with our passengers and will undoubtedly be a draw for those looking to experience one of the world’s top holiday spots at an affordable price.”