SriLankan Airlines Expands Reach with Maldivian Interline Partnership

SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives.

Partnership Overview
- Agreement: SriLankan Airlines has signed an interline deal with Maldivian (Q2).
- Scope: Enables passengers to book seamless journeys covering both carriers on a single electronic ticket.
- Coverage: Connects SriLankan’s international network with 17 domestic destinations across the Maldives.

Travel Convenience
- Applies to travel via Velana International Airport (Malé) and Gan International Airport (Gan Island).
- Enhances access to remote and popular island destinations, especially for leisure and business travellers.
- Streamlined booking expected to boost passenger traffic and sales on Malé and Gan routes.

Current Operations
- SriLankan Airlines maintains:
- 3 daily flights to Malé
- 2 weekly flights to Gan Island
- The airline connects to 130 destinations in 63 countries, with 33 direct online destinations.
- Operates an all-Airbus fleet (A330-200/300 and A320/321).

Leadership Comments
- Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial: Called the partnership a milestone in expanding regional footprint and enhancing convenience.
- Nayomi Tennakoon, Manager Maldives: Highlighted how the deal opens access to SriLankan’s global network while showcasing the diversity of the Maldivian archipelago.

This collaboration essentially bridges global connectivity with local island access, making it easier for travellers to explore the Maldives end-to-end without booking separate tickets.