Austrian Airlines has begun operations at Velana International Airport’s new Terminal 1.
VIA held a ceremony yesterday to mark the start of Austrian Airlines’ services.
Fathimath Ramiza from the Civil Aviation Authority attended the event, along with airline officials and MACL executives.
The airport opened the airline’s check in counters during the ceremony. Staff handed gifts to the 321 passengers on the inaugural flight. VIA also welcomed the arriving passengers with cultural performances.
Austrian Airlines is now the 23rd airline operating from Terminal 1.