KOCHI: Travel enthusiasts in the city can cheer as Maldivian, the national carrier of the Republic of Maldives, is all set to operate flights from Kochi. Owned by Island Aviation Services Ltd, the service from Kochi will start on October 28. The flight will operate from Kochi to Hanimaadhoo, which is located at Haa Dhaalu Atol Island in the north of the Maldives. The flight will operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. “Currently, we have a daily flight from Male to Thiruvananthapuram.