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. 

Cardiff Airport has promoted Spencer Birns to the position of director of aviation business development, heading up the airport’s campaign for more flights. The appointment comes following the change in ownership and appointment of chief executive officer, Jon Horne and non executive directors in April 2013.

Jon Horne has been appointed to the role of chief executive at Cardiff Airport following its acquisition last week by the Welsh government. Announcing the appointment, Lord Rowe-Beddoe, chairman, Cardiff Airport, said: “His wide experience of the airport industry and his specific experience of running Cardiff Airport during a very successful period will be vital in the task of turning around the fortunes of Wales’ national airport by developing more airline services and destinations for the people of Wales.”

Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has announced his government intends to purchase Cardiff Airport from current owners TBI. Jones said an agreement had been struck in principle, with the government set to complete the deal in early 2013.

Cardiff Airport has launched a number of new social media channels in order to improve its communications and offer a more interactive service for passengers.

75% of waste at Cardiff Airport is now being recycled thanks to efforts by the airport and partner company MITIE to improve the carbon footprint of Wales’ national airport.