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A ceremonial ribbon-cutting marked the commencement of Air Arabia’s inaugural flight from Terminal 1, symbolizing the official launch of operations and celebrating the milestone in the airport’s history.

Air Arabia passengers experienced a seamless check-in for their first departure from the new terminal, airport operator Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said. Before Air Arabia’s inaugural flight, the new terminal officially opened on Maldives’ Independence Day on 26 July had been initially allocated to only the national airline, Maldivian’s international passengers. According to MACL, the new international passenger terminal will be brought into full operation over a period of three months in line with international best practices.