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flag Maldivian to launch weekly non-stop Melbourne-to-Male flights in 2026, cutting travel time to 11 hours.

flag In 2026, Maldivian will launch weekly non-stop flights from Melbourne to Male, Maldives, reducing travel time to about 11 hours, down from over 20 hours with current stopovers. flag The service, using an Airbus A330-200 with 263 seats, will begin with a six-month trial pending Australian approval, potentially becoming permanent based on demand. flag The route reflects growing interest in South Asia, with Maldives hotel bookings up 17% and Sri Lanka seeing nearly 19% more Australian visitors in 2025. flag Western Sydney International Airport will also launch new routes in 2026, supported by a $41 million state aviation incentive fund.

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