https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air malta/ Air Malta News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:59:55+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-secures-air-malta-ground-handling-contract-at-london-heathrow-ter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-secures-air-malta-ground-handling-contract-at-london-heathrow-ter/ Swissport has won Air Malta’s ground handling business at London Heathrow’s prestigious Terminal 4. The contract with Air Malta marks a significant milestone in Swissport’s strategy to increase its presence at one of the world’s busiest airports. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:10:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-unveils-plans-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-unveils-plans-for-summer-season/ With the reopening of Malta International Airport to commercial operations, after a three-month closure, the carrier will connect the country to 22 destinations from July 1st. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:51:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-ground-all-flights-until-further-notice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-ground-all-flights-until-further-notice/ Malta will ban all commercial aviation from Friday following a decision by the Maltese health authorities. The ban does not apply to ferry, cargo and humanitarian and repatriation or special flights. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:39:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Malta. The partnership reinforces Qatar Airways’ long-term commitment to Maltese passengers and to boosting tourism to the Mediterranean country. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:07:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-returns-to-profits-for-first-time-in-two-decades/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-returns-to-profits-for-first-time-in-two-decades/ Air Malta reported an operating profit of €1.2 million last year – the first time the carrier has been in the black for almost two decades. The figure compares to a loss of €10.8 million in 2017. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-focuses-on-european-growth-for-winter-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-focuses-on-european-growth-for-winter-season/ On the back of unprecedented passenger traffic during the summer months, the airline’s strategy sees a new focus for the winter, with 27 scheduled destinations, an increase of nine destinations over last year. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:11:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-strikes-sales-partnership-with-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-strikes-sales-partnership-with-air-malta/ Ryanair has announced a new flight partnership with Air Malta. The deal will allow Ryanair customers to book Air Malta flights on the low-cost carrier’s website. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:32:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-three-new-mediterranean-routes-from-southend-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-three-new-mediterranean-routes-from-southend-airport/ Three new Mediterranean routes - to Malta, Sardinia, and Sicily - are now available from London Southend Airport, providing even more choice for passengers. Thu, 10 May 2018 07:57:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-offers-three-new-connections-from-london-southend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-offers-three-new-connections-from-london-southend/ London Southend Airport has launched three new Mediterranean routes – Malta, Sardinia, and Sicily – providing even more choice for passengers this summer. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:58:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-malta/ airBaltic and Air Malta have concluded a codeshare agreement. The partnership will enable airBaltic passengers to reach Malta every day via common gateways in Europe as well as additional destinations served from Malta. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-steps-into-catania-vienna-route-following-niki-bankruptcy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-steps-into-catania-vienna-route-following-niki-bankruptcy/ Air Malta has sought to underline its growth strategy with the introduction of flights from Catania to Vienna. The carrier will be introducing a new service following the bankruptcy and immediate withdrawal of Niki from this popular market. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:10:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-low-cost-go-light-option-to-fliers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-low-cost-go-light-option-to-fliers/ Air Malta has introduced a new range of prices under the Go-Light brand. The new product range includes a new product – Go Light, a hand luggage only one-way starting from just €39. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:32:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-reintroduce-manchester-route-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-reintroduce-manchester-route-for-summer-2018/ Starting from May 1st next year, Air Malta will be reintroducing flights from Manchester to Malta on a weekly basis. The flights will run throughout the summer, until October 16th. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:23:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-re-launch-flights-to-tunis-carthage-airport-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-re-launch-flights-to-tunis-carthage-airport-in-june/ Air Malta is reconnecting Malta to North Africa following the re-start of scheduled services between the islands and Tunis Carthage Airport as from Monday, June 26th. “We are very excited to announce that we will be returning to North Africa this summer with up to three direct flights a week,” said Paul Sies, Air Malta chief commercial officer. Tue, 02 May 2017 07:26:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sies-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-at-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sies-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-at-air-malta/ Air Malta has appointed Paul Sies as chief commercial officer. Sies takes his position with immediate effect and will be responsible for leading all commercial activity on a day-to-day basis. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:08:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/galea-steps-up-to-lead-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/galea-steps-up-to-lead-air-malta/ Air Malta has announced the appointment of Joseph Galea as acting chief executive as the two-year term of the present chief Philip Micallef comes to an end. Galea has over thirty years’ experience in the travel industry and for the last two years has been deputy chief commercial officer with Air Malta, following a long stint with MTA as director international marketing based in Germany. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-mediterranean-flights-with-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-mediterranean-flights-with-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ KLM has announced a codeshare partnership with Air Malta, the Maltese national airline, flying direct from Amsterdam. Under this partnership, KLM will add its code and flight numbers to Air Malta’s domestic route network allowing customers to fly via KLM’s hub airport, award-winning Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and will connect with KLM’s extensive global network. Wed, 08 Jul 2015 09:20:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-adds-new-frequency-on-djerba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-adds-new-frequency-on-djerba/ Air Malta has confirmed it will be increasing its schedule between Malta and Djerba with an additional weekly frequency every Tuesday with effect from September 16th. The Maltese airline will therefore be operating three weekly flights to/from the Tunisian city every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Fri, 12 Sep 2014 01:28:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-code-share-deal-with-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-code-share-deal-with-air-malta/ Air Malta and Etihad Airways have expanded their code-share agreement to provide travellers with improved connections between Europe, the GCC region and Australia. The two airlines extended their partnership to coincide with the launch of Etihad Airways’ service between Abu Dhabi and Rome this week. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:59:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-return-to-glasgow-airport-with-additional-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-return-to-glasgow-airport-with-additional-flights/ Air Malta has announced it will commence flights from Glasgow Airport in 2014 a month earlier than planned, adding more than 1,300 extra seats. The inaugural weekly flight from Scotland’s largest city to the Mediterranean island nation will depart on Tuesday April 8th. Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-flies-into-cardiff-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-flies-into-cardiff-airport/ Air Malta has announced good news for travellers in Wales and the south-west of England by adding an extra four departures as a prelude to their summer 2014 charter season. The additional flights on this popular route will commence on Tuesday April 8th 2014, four weeks earlier than originally planned, to satisfy expected public demand for travel to the sunshine island in the Mediterranean over the spring and Easter period.  Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:15:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-operate-charter-flights-to-seven-uk-regional-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-operate-charter-flights-to-seven-uk-regional-airports/ This summer, between May and October, Air Malta will again operate weekly charter flights to/from seven regional airports in the UK. In line with demand and operations in previous years, Air Malta will operate charter flights to/from Birmingham and Cardiff with two flights every week on Tuesdays and Fridays, and weekly flights on Tuesdays to/from Bristol, Exeter, Newcastle, Norwich and Glasgow airports. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-sells-uk-subsidiary-to-sms-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-sells-uk-subsidiary-to-sms-group/ Air Malta said today it has concluded an agreement with the Malta based SMS Group for the sale of its UK based tour operator subsidiary, Holiday Malta. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-uses-myidtravel-from-lufthansa-systems/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-uses-myidtravel-from-lufthansa-systems/ Air Malta will optimise its staff travel management with myIDTravel from Lufthansa Systems. The integrated IT solution enables employees of Air Malta to issue electronic tickets for private and duty trips on other airlines. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-re-brands-aircraft-to-support-valletta-bid-as-european-capital-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-re-brands-aircraft-to-support-valletta-bid-as-european-capital-of/ Air Malta has re-branded one of its Airbus A320 aircraft to promote Valletta’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2018. The aircraft was presented to the media during an event hosted by the airline and the Valletta 2018 Foundation, who are championing the bid. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-moves-into-birmingham-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-moves-into-birmingham-airport/ Air Malta has confirmed the launch of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer. From May 1st, the Maltese airline will operate weekly charter flights to and from Birmingham, running until the end of October. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:24:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-operate-charter-flights-to-uk-regional-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-operate-charter-flights-to-uk-regional-airports/ This summer Air Malta will resume charter flights to six regional airports in the UK. From the 1st May, Air Malta will operate weekly charter flights to Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Newcastle and Norwich Airports, running until 30th October. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-appoints-chief-officer-flight-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-appoints-chief-officer-flight-operations/ Following a worldwide recruitment campaign, Air Malta has appointed Mark Micallef Eynaud as chief officer flight operations. Micallef Eynaud will be entrusted with maintaining and improving Air Malta’s excellent flight operations, improving on time performance to achieve best in class, developing and implementing strategies to reduce fuel costs, maximising crew utilisation and supporting the overall transformation of the airline. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:29:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-revamps-fare-benefits-structure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-revamps-fare-benefits-structure/ Air Malta has today announced that it has revamped its fare structure. The changes include an increase in hand baggage allowance for all its economy and club tickets and a revised fare benefits structure. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-seeks-libya-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-seeks-libya-return/ Air Malta is making arrangements to send a technical delegation next week to Tripoli and Benghazi to assess the situation at these airports. The delegation will be meeting the highest authorities of these airports and carrying out audits to assert their operational conditions. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:03:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saunders-appointed-cco-at-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saunders-appointed-cco-at-air-malta/ Philip Saunders has been appointed chief commercial officer at Air Malta with immediate effect, the company has announced. Saunders previously held the role of chief executive officer with Caribbean Airlines, which was recently recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:27:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-appoints-new-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-appoints-new-ceo/ Peter Davies has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Air Malta today. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peter-davies-to-head-up-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peter-davies-to-head-up-air-malta/ Peter Davies has been appointed chief executive officer of Air Malta. Davies brings over 35 years experience in the aviation industry to the role, both in passenger and express cargo operations. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-installs-onboard-automated-external-defibrillators/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-installs-onboard-automated-external-defibrillators/ Air Malta has installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on all its aircraft and on company premises. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:55:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-cooperates-with-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-cooperates-with-air-malta/ With the cooperation of Austrian Airlines and Air Malta, the two airlines are creating clear benefits for passengers: in the first stage of the cooperation, Air Malta flights have been better harmonised with the flight schedule of Austrian Airlines. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:47:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-a-customer-focused-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-a-customer-focused-airline/ Air Malta has celebrated being named one of the leading short-haul carriers flying out of the UK and claimed that the achievement is evidence that it is a ‘customer-focused airline’. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:47:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-selects-sabre-aircentre-flight-plan-manager-to-streamline-operati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-selects-sabre-aircentre-flight-plan-manager-to-streamline-operati/ Air Malta has chosen Sabre Airlines Solutions’ AirCentre Flight Plan Manager to modernize and streamline its airline operations. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:04:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-joe-cappello-ceo-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-joe-cappello-ceo-air-malta/ BTN interviews Joe Cappello, CEO, Air Malta at London’s World Travel Market, November 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-mobile-phone-check-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-launches-mobile-phone-check-in/ Air Malta has continued to invest heavily in the latest technology and has launched free mobile phone check-in for all its flights out of Malta International Airport Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090624130413386/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090624130413386/ Air Malta is increasing capacity on its London Gatwick - Malta route this winter, with 2 flights per week during the months of November and March. This means that instead of a daily service to London Gatwick, Air Malta will operate 9 weekly flights. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:04:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080625161802632/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080625161802632/ Gary Neville, the Manchester United and England Football player, has agreed to sign a further two-year contract with Air Malta. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:18:33 +0000