Maldivian to discontinue Kooddoo operations

Maldivian is temporarily suspending operations to Kooddoo due to the airport's runway being in poor condition.

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[File] A Maldivian Aero aircraft -- Photo: Mihaaru

Ameera Osmanagic

2024-10-10 20:14:14

Citing deteriorating conditions of the runway, national flag carrier Maldivian Aero has announced the discontinuation of its operations to Gaafu Alifu atoll's Kooddoo Airport.

The decision was confirmed by the airline's Deputy Managing Director Ali Saleem, who detailed that the poor condition of the airport's runway and apron damaged two Maldivian aircrafts, resulting on both planes being grounded.

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