Flyme has appointed Nijhawan Group as its GSA for India. The new representation is expected to bring added benefits to travellers from India to the Maldives.
Flyme, operated by Villa Air is part of the Villa Group of Companies. The airline is set to operate from Bengaluru to the Maldives starting from September 26, 2021. The airline will initially operate two flights in a week on the sector.
Speaking on the partnership, Priyanka Nijhawan, Director- Representations, Nijhawan Group said, “The new created a gateway for better flight connectivity from India. We aim to invest our resources in customer experience, during pre bookings, in-flight and on the ground as we look forward to promoting this across the Indian market.”
Flyme provides air transport services to domestic and international airports serving both the local community as well as international passengers.
The operational traffic base airport of Flyme is Velana International Airport (VIA) with scheduled routes to Villa Airport Maamigili- Engineering Hub (VAM) and Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV).
Abdulla Nashid, Managing Director, Flyme said “Maldives has risen in popularity with Indian travelers and with a GSA in the country, Flyme is gearing up to provide visitors with an opportunity to fly directly to the islands of the Maldives. With this partnership, we aim to position Flyme as a leading air transport provider for Maldives and support economy of the country through developing a better aviation route.”
The privately owned airlines current fleet consists of two ATR 72-500, one ATR 42-500 and one ATR 72-600 (the Turbo Propeller with most seats here in the Maldives).