Frances National Airline Air France has recently announced the decision to launch direct flights between Paris and the Male,

Flights from Male to Paris are reported to be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays of every week, with flights from Male' to Paris to be held every Sunday and Thursday. Air France will offer two weekly flights to the Maldives on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

The CEO of Air France, Mr. Franck Terner said in his statement, "The arrival of Air France in Malé strengthens the companys presence on top-of-the-range leisure destinations, a growing market where Air France, with the quality of products and services it offers its customers, is a leader. Air France is also the European leader in services to the Indian Ocean, a position further strengthened by this new destination"

The airline will use a Boeing 777-200 jet equipped with the latest Air France travel cabins, and with a capacity of 312 seats, including 28 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 260 in Economy. Flights operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays on departure from Paris and on Thursdays and Sundays on departure from Male.

The inauguration of these flights would mark the first of its kind as there has never been direct flights between the Maldives and France before. Currently, the French tourists that visit the Maldives have to travel transit through Sri Lanka, Qatar or the UAE.