China’s Sichuan Airlines has officially commenced operations from the newly opened Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA).

A special ceremony was held today to mark the occasion, attended by Bank of Maldives Managing Director and CEO Mohamed Shareef, Villa Travels Station Manager Mohamed Fayaz, and senior officials from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).

During the ceremony, Sichuan Airlines’ check-in counters were officially inaugurated, where the passengers who arrived on the airline’s inaugural flight, 3U3923, were warmly welcomed with a traditional Maldivian cultural performance.

With Sichuan Airlines joining, the number of airlines operating from the new terminal has further increased. The new terminal, the largest development project at VIA to date, aims to enhance passenger experience and ensure the highest quality of service for all airlines operating to the Maldives.