Manta Air to commence Commercial Direct Flights from India to Maldives from 1st March 2024, Opening Doors to Dhaalu Atoll’s Luxurious Escapes
Dhaalu Airport, Maldives, February 19, 2024 – Manta Air, the premier airline of Maldives, has marked a historic milestone with the planned commencement of direct flights from India to the Maldives, starting from March 1st, 2024. The inaugural charter flight from Bengaluru to Dhaalu Airport in its breathtaking Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Atoll took place on Friday, February 16th, heralding a new era of seamless travel between India and the Maldives.
By offering direct flights from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to Dhaalu Airport, Manta Air eliminates the need for travelers to transit through Male, streamlining the journey and providing direct access to the stunning luxury resorts nestled in Dhaalu Atoll. With flights scheduled on Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays, guests can maximize their stay in the Maldives, arriving in the morning and departing late in the evening.
The Dhaalu Atoll boasts some of the Maldives’ finest resorts, including Kandima Maldives, Niyama Private Islands, St. Regis Maldives, RIU, Baglioni, Angsana Velavaru, and Sun Siyam Iru Veli, offering unparalleled experiences amidst pristine natural beauty.
During the inaugural flight, esteemed travel partners, media representatives, and journalists from India experienced firsthand the convenience and luxury of the new route, including a special familiarization tour of Dhaalu Airport upon arrival with a fabulous stay at the game changing Kandima Maldives and the all-inclusive RIU Hotels & Resorts.
In collaboration with premium partner resorts, Manta Air has curated exclusive packages offering end-to-end convenience for international travelers from India, ensuring significant savings on flight time maximining their holiday time, extensive saving on costs and unmatched convenience be it a solo traveler or a family travelling to enjoy a holiday in the Maldives. These packages are tailored to provide an unforgettable experience, seamlessly connecting guests to the luxurious escapes of Dhaalu Atoll.
The package offers by Kandima Maldives starting from $2658 for a minimum 3 nights package for 2 people including return airfare from India (Bengaluru) to the Maldives (Dhaalu) on full board basis. As an exclusive designed inaugural package, you also get their oh-so kool inclusions like the floating breakfast (only for villas with pools), sunset cruise, a free room upgrade on availability and over 50% discount on Spa packages.
https://kandima.com/en/offers/your-tropikal-flight-to-kandima
The offers by RIU Hotes & Resorts starting from $2986 for a minimum 4 nights package for 2 people inclusive of international return fare from India (Bengaluru) to the Maldives (Dhaalu), all-inclusive meals and airport transfers.
With this visionary initiative, Manta Air aims to elevate the in-flight experience, simplify international travel processes, and eliminate the need for intermediary travel requirements, setting new standards of excellence in air travel between India and the Maldives.











![New Delhi [India], January 9: Visually impaired cricketer and captain of Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy on Tuesday was conferred with Prestigious Arjuna Award from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games is given for good performance over a period of the previous three years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket) is among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports last month had announced the National Sports Awards 2023. The nominated stars received their awards from the President of India. “I am overwhelmed with this recognition. I dedicate this award to my Parents and Family members for their support. I also would like to thank Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and all the players with whom I have played,” Ajay Reddy said in a statement. Congratulating Arjuna awardee Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman- Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said “It is an honour and proud moment for all the blind cricketers across the world. It is the good recognition for the hard work and dedication in taking Cricket for the Blind to the next level through various achievements by the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the blind under the leadership of Ajay Reddy. CABI is happy that cricket for the blind is getting the recognition with other major sports.” Following the Award ceremony, Illuri Ajay Reddy, the chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar and CABI secretary Shailender Yadav also met Indian pacer Mohammad Shami. Shami is also among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award on Tuesday. Illuri Ajay Reddy is currently working in SBI regional office in Bangalore. He is a B2 category player, who is representing India since 2010. He has been part of winning two ODI World Cups, 3 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup. Ajay is the captain of the Indian cricket team for the blind since 2016. Under his captaincy Team India has won 1 ODI world cup, 2 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup and the Silver Medal in IBSA World Games and many bilateral and triangular Series. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) acknowledges the great support received from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports through this award. The continuous support and patronage received from the esteemed ministry has helped CABI to achieve this milestone.](https://thisweekindia.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arjuna-Award-to-Ajay-Kumar-Reddy-Captain-of-Indian-Blind-Cricket-Team-thisweekindia.png)
