Tourists to receive 15 percent discount from Maldivian

If a tourist were to not use a tour operator and visit Maldives as a Free Independent Traveler (FIT), their tickets would receive a 15 percent discount, to be given and announced by national airline Maldivian.

As per a statement released by Maldivian, they decided on giving a discount to FIT's as a way to make it easier for tourists to purchase domestic travel options. The airline also said that this will also result in an increase in tourism, along with economic benefits for Maldivians.

"This is an effort to bring more value to our passengers and to help local tourism," said Maldivian Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas.

He also said that Maldivian is proud to connect tourists to the heart of Maldivian society.

"We want to help tourism in a big way by introducing a more accessible price range for fares and broadening services," said Iyas.

As per Maldivian, in line with their efforts to help local tourism, they are offering corporate rates to local tourism businesses.

Maldivian is the local airline with the broadest reach of flights. The airline offers flights to 17 locations. Maldivian has also stated that FIT tourists can book their services through their website.