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Russian carrier S7 Airlines has launched scheduled flights between Novosibirsk and Velana International Airport, opening a new direct air link between the Maldives and Siberia.
Mariyam Adheela
S7 Airline flight
MALE’: Russian airline S7 Airlines has officially launched scheduled flights between Novosibirsk and Velana International Airport (VIA), marking its first operations to the Maldives.
The inaugural flight arrived on Friday, with the airline planning to operate services between Novosibirsk and Male’ twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The route will be served by Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new service marks the first time S7 Airlines has operated flights to the Maldives and establishes a direct connection with a Russian city outside Moscow.
The route is expected to provide travellers from Siberia and surrounding regions with a more convenient way to reach the Maldives, while strengthening tourism and economic links between the two countries.
S7 Airlines began operations in 1992 and now serves 77 destinations with a fleet of 104 aircraft, according to the information provided by the airline.
