VIA’s Terminal 1 Expands with Arrival of Luxury Carrier beOnd

Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 has reached another milestone in its phased operations as beOnd commenced services from the new facility. The luxury carrier is the third airline to begin operating from the terminal, following the relocation of Maldivian and Air Arabia.

The occasion was marked with a ceremony attended by Minister at the President’s Office for Presidential Affairs Ali Arif, along with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) leadership. MACL’s CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Lamaan, and Board members joined representatives from beOnd to celebrate the event.

The ceremony featured the official opening of Beond’s check-in counters with special welcome gifts presented to 43 departing passengers. Flight B4091, Beond’s inaugural service to Terminal 1, received a special water salute, while 35 arriving passengers were welcomed with cultural performances and traditional Maldivian hospitality

Terminal 1 has been designed to serve a wide range of carriers, from the national airline to low-cost and luxury operators. With four more airlines scheduled to relocate this month, the facility is steadily advancing toward its goal of becoming a premier hub for both tourism and travel.