Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new passenger facility, Terminal 1, has officially opened to US-Bangla Airlines, marking another milestone in the gradual expansion of operations at the terminal.
A special ceremony was held on Sunday to commemorate the occasion, attended by Munaz Ali, Chairman of the Airlines Operators Committee, who graced the event as Chief Guest. Also present were US-Bangla Airlines Station Manager Zahidul Islam and officials from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).
During the event, US-Bangla Airlines’ dedicated check-in counters at Terminal 1 were officially inaugurated. Gifts were presented to 108 passengers on the departing flight, while the airline’s first inbound service, flight BS337, carrying 176 passengers, was greeted with traditional Maldivian cultural performances upon arrival.
US-Bangla Airlines is Bangladesh’s largest private airline and the biggest in terms of fleet size. With the commencement of its operations from Terminal 1, the number of airlines now served by VIA’s new facility reaches 20, reflecting MACL’s ongoing efforts to enhance service quality and provide a seamless travel experience for all passengers flying to the Maldives.
