Maldivian to evacuate locals stranded in Colombo, Cochin

National airline Maldivian confirmed on Saturday that the airline will operate flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Cochin, India, to bring back the locals stuck in these states due to nationwide lock-downs implemented by the neighbouring countries to contain the spread of COVID-19.

According to the airline, two flights are scheduled for Colombo on Sunday at 1500hrs and 1856hrs, while one is scheduled for Cochin on Monday at 1900hrs. Any locals who wish to board these flights are required to send their name, address and phone number along with their passport copies to Maldivian's Viber page.