MEGA Maldives Airlines temporarily suspends operations
MEGA Maldives Airlines stated (01-May-2017) it is to temporarily suspend commercial flight operations from 02-May-2017 onwards as part of its restructuring and recapitalisation efforts. Within this period, MEGA Maldives Airlines will not have any services in operation, while the company's other management and administrative functions will continue as previously. The company said it plans that, once the restructuring process is completed, it "will be able to fly again soon with newer, more reliable aircraft". The company said: "Since 2016, MEGA Maldives Airlines has been involved in the complex process of restructuring the company with the aim of recapitalising, and upgrading to meet the level of product our customers and the Maldives require and deserve. This process would involve securing new investments, bringing changes to the ownership structure of the company, and a review of MEGA's fleet strategy with a view to acquire newer, and more suitable aircraft for the many markets we serve. It would also involve the complete retraining of MEGA's flight crew and a renovation of its facilities". The carrier added: "MEGA Maldives Airlines throughout this period has been closely coordinating with relevant government and regulatory authorities in the Maldives, as well as its stakeholders in the tourism and aviation sectors. MEGA Maldives Airlines is pleased to acknowledge the overwhelming level of support received thus far". MEGA Maldives Airlines was established in 2010 and has handled over 1.1 million passengers over this period. [more - original PR]