Qatar Airways Joins Terminal 1 as Transition to New Terminal Continues

Qatar Airways has begun operations from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, advancing the ongoing transition of airlines to the new passenger terminal.

A special ceremony was held at Terminal 1 to mark the airline’s first services from the facility. The event was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel, CEO of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Vice President of Network Operations at Qatar Airways Paul Lucian, and other senior officials from both organisations.

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During the ceremony, Qatar Airways’ check-in counters at Terminal 1 were officially opened. Gifts were presented to 162 departing passengers, while a cultural welcome was organised for 222 arriving passengers on flight QR674, the airline’s first arrival at the new terminal.

Qatar Airways is the first carrier from Qatar to operate from Terminal 1 and has maintained a presence in the Maldives since it launched flights on 18 December 2001.

With the inclusion of Qatar Airways, Terminal 1 now serves 37 airlines. MACL stated that its aim is to provide a high standard of service to all airlines operating to and from the Maldives.