Maldives' SIMDI, UAE's ARABESQUE to launch luxury leisure airline
SIMDI and ARABESQUE say they aim to bring affordable luxury travel with an ultimate private jet-like experience
Maldives' SIMDI Group and UAE-based ARABESQUE on Thursday announced plans to launch what they claim to be the world's first luxury airline for leisure travel.
In a joint statement, the companies said they are embarking on doing their part to "open a new world of luxury, opportunity, and class to the hospitality and travel industry in the Maldives" and around the world as the Maldives celebrates 50 years of tourism.
"We are proud to launch the world's first luxury leisure airline here in the Maldives. We are working closely with the authorities to launch the airline the soonest and to many new destinations. The management of the airlines would like to convey the deepest gratitude and thanks to the government of Maldives and the relevant authorities for the support we have received so far," the as yet unnamed airline's CEO Tero Taskila was quoted in the statement as saying.
The companies said the luxury airline will offer its guests the most desirable destinations while providing a highly tailored, uncompromising travel experience.
“Now, with the first all-premium class airline from the Maldives, we are looking to grow to up to 60 nonstop destinations around the world," Mishal Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, Managing Director of SIMDI Group, said.
SIMDI Group and ARABESQUE say they aim to bring affordable luxury travel with an ultimate private jet-like experience and the utmost comfort for direct long-haul flights.
For the past 25 years, SIMDI group has been bridging gaps in the commercial, travel and hospitality industry by providing world-class, high-quality products and services to the Maldives.
ARABESQUE is a UAE-based Investment company founded by experienced aviation professionals, all of whom have held top management positions at top-tier airlines such as Lufthansa, Qatar, and more.
