India-based 'IndiGo' airlines, on September 3, commenced two weekly flights from Kochin to Maldives, as part of India's Air Bubble with the country.
Earlier in August, Maldives became one of the initial countries to join the Air Bubble established with India, the first of such initiatives in the South Asian region.
A total of five weekly flights will be held between the two countries when Maldives' national carrier, Maldivian, joins the Air Bubble with two weekly flights on September 10.
Earlier in August, Air India became the first airline to resume flights between the two South Asian neighbours following lockdown restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Established on August 25, the Air Bubble facilitates regular scheduled flights between Maldives and India, with both countries continuing to observe all relevant public health related measures against COVID-19.
At the time, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid thanked the Indian government, noting that the Air Bubble will ease travel particularly for Maldivians visiting India for urgent medical treatment, as well as Indian tourists that wish to visit the island nation.
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