Maldivian appointed Bird Travels to strengthen the airline’s sales team

Monday, March 15, 2021

Maldivian, the National Carrier of Republic of Maldives, owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Limited (IAS) appointed Bird Travels Pvt. Ltd, the airline management service arm of Bird Group as its General Sales Agent in Mumbai. The appointment of Bird Travels is a move by the airline to build upon its presence in the international arena. This GSA’s appointment is part of Maldivian’s expansion in India, which aims to strengthen the airline’s sales team and provide support to the Indian travel trade.

 Maldivian is the leading domestic carrier ‘connecting the atolls’ within the Maldives and providing its customers with safe and convenient air transportation all year around. With a name like Maldivian, it is the the obvious choice when the idea of a beach vacation comes to mind. On the international front, the airline currently operates to India and Bangladesh from its main hub at Velana International Airport. The announcement also comes at a time when the Island nation is witnessing a surge in inbound tourists from India like never before. Currently, Maldives is the only country offering Indians travel with least encumbrances.

 Addressing the airline’s forthcoming plans to launch operations in other strategic Indian markets, Aishath Jennifer, Deputy Managing Director of IAS said, “Maldives is the top destination in the South Asian region and a main leisure market for Indian travelers; and this relationship with Bird is a vital one for us and one we believe will flourish.”

 With over 47 years of experience, Bird Group is one of India’s leading travel management companies, with offices in the key Indian cities. The GSA office for Maldivian will be located in Mumbai. Speaking on the new tie-up, Vijay Bhatia, President, Bird Group said “We are very delighted to be associated with Maldivian as their GSA in Mumbai and are confident that together both organizations will have a long and successful partnership. Strengthening the airline’s commitment and growing confidence in the market, Bird Travels is happy to take up the responsibility for the airline’s sales, marketing and ticketing activities in Mumbai”.

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