MACL Begins Seaplane Check-In Training At Velana International Airport Terminal 1

Maldives Airports Company Limited has commenced operational flow familiarisation training for the seaplane check-in counters at the newly inaugurated Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport, as part of preparations to bring the counters into full operation.

The company said the trial was conducted to assess and validate end-to-end passenger handling and operational workflows at the seaplane counters. Two airline operators, Flyme and Maldivian, participated in the training exercise.

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As the Maldives hosts the largest seaplane operation in the world, Terminal 1 has been equipped with 24-hour dedicated check-in counters for seaplane passengers. A total of 33 airlines are currently operating from the new passenger terminal, which was officially inaugurated on 26 July this year.

Covering an area of 72,000 square metres, Terminal 1 is designed to handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually and is considered a major development for the country’s tourism sector. The terminal features 12 passenger boarding bridges, 47 conventional check-in counters, six self-check-in kiosks, and an advanced baggage handling system with real-time tracking capabilities.