The Transport Ministry stated that no Israeli airline has been authorized to operate flights to the Maldives, following a report in an Israeli newspaper about plans to launch direct flights between the Maldives and Israel.
Israeli news Israel Hayom published an article on June 15, stating that Israeli travel company Caminos will operate five direct flights every Monday from September 6 to October 4, with tickets starting at $995, causing criticism and an outcry on social media.
