Emirates Celebrates 35 Years of Flying to the Maldives

Emirates is a major airline that has made a substantial contribution to the Maldives' tourism and trade industries. On May 27, 1987, Emirates Airline commenced operations using a B727 aircraft. Originally, Emirates operated two weekly flights with a total capacity of 189 seats. Currently, Emirates operates five daily flights with a capacity of 360 passengers on the Boeing 777-300ER and carries over 600,000 people and 20,000 tons of cargo to the Maldives annually.

With its global network of more than 160 destinations, Emirates has played a significant role in Maldives through its massive passenger and cargo traffic.

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