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banuthev

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#14461

06-10-2026, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

VietJet Air Adds Maldives Service From Dec 2026
NW26

Oct 5 Written By AeroRoutes - Jim Liu

Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 05OCT26

VietJet Air from December 2026 plans to launch service to The Maldives, where the airline extends Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo routing to Male, effective 05DEC26.

Airbus A320 aircraft to serve this route 3 times weekly.

VJ1815 SGN0705 – 1050CMB1215 – 1310MLE 320 246
VJ1816 MLE1410 – 1605CMB1705 – 2350SGN 320 246

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/261005-vjdec26mle

Vietjet is increasing overall SGN-CMB flights from 3 to 5 weekly.

Days 246 - SGN-CMB-MLE-CMB-SGN
Days 17 - SGN-CMB-SGN
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banuthev

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#14462

Yesterday, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi Banu,

Two ACs are sufficient to operate 3 hr short sector. MAA frequency will be daily.

DAC - 6 Weekly (Daily during peak)
DXB - 6 Weekly (Daily during peak)
MLE - 9 Weekly
AMD - 3 Weekly
MAA - 7 Weekly

FitsAir s listing MAA on its website.
will it start from 25-Nov?
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banuthev

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#14463

Yesterday, 08:10 PM

When did KU started deploying A338 in CMB route?

Situation in RUH very bad. UL is likely to suspend flights to RUH. Any update?
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n863gt

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- spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..
#14464

Today, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

When did KU started deploying A338 in CMB route?

Situation in RUH very bad. UL is likely to suspend flights to RUH. Any update?

first A338s to land in CMB?
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WizzWaveSien

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- Sien (KR/SL/US)
#14465

Today, 09:32 AM

Hey all,
Apparently there are some rumours going around that there will be a new airline that will be joining WeAir and Ocera. Palyra Air, both WeAir and Palyra Air are already at the pre application stage for an AOC. Palyra Air is intending to operate domestic ATR 72 flights. let's see how this will pan out .

Two New Airlines Advance Plans to Launch Operations in Sri Lanka - CAASL - Aviation Voice

https://aviationvoice.lk/two-new-airlines-advance-plans-to-launch-operations-in-sri-lanka-caasl/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAU25ZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABpxd6i055PadH11HE9O3xxCOO8wExAKdorRdzrjjQintCoUIKDV7bHvjZU2Jy_aem_UrtaTSa711ZwTamA1BTSkg

Sri Lanka’s aviation sector could see the entry of two new airlines, Palyra and We Air, following initial discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on their proposed operations. According to a Facebook post by CAASL, the initial discussions were held on 7 October 2026 at the authority’s premises, with the participation […]
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