Trans Maldivian Airways has posted its strongest single-day performance on record, transporting more than 7,000 passengers and operating over 800 take-offs and landings on 15 February.
The achievement marks the highest daily operational volume in the company’s history, underscoring the scale at which the world’s largest seaplane operator now functions. The airline’s fleet of DHC-6 Twin Otters forms the backbone of Maldives’ resort transfer network, linking Velana International Airport with luxury properties scattered across the archipelago.
Handling 800 flight movements within a single day requires meticulous scheduling, tight turnaround management, and coordinated marine and air operations. Each landing and take-off over lagoon waters demands precision piloting, synchronized ground handling, and efficient passenger processing to maintain punctuality during peak tourism periods.
The milestone comes amid sustained growth in Maldives’ visitor arrivals, particularly during the high season, when resort occupancy levels typically surge. TMA’s ability to move over 7,000 passengers in one day highlights both demand strength and the carrier’s operational resilience.
Industry analysts note that seaplane connectivity remains a critical competitive advantage for the Maldives tourism model. Unlike many island destinations, the country relies heavily on point-to-point air transfers to reach remote luxury resorts. Maintaining reliability at scale directly influences guest satisfaction and overall tourism revenue performance.
TMA credited the accomplishment to its coordinated team effort, emphasizing that complex, high-frequency operations were executed smoothly despite elevated demand levels.
As the tourism sector continues to expand capacity with new resort openings and upgraded infrastructure, record-breaking operational days such as this reinforce TMA’s central role in sustaining seamless inter-island connectivity across the Maldives.
