Take-off Tuesday

AIR Malta has launched a weekly promotion offering discounted flights to a number of selected destinations Air Malta has launched a weekly promotion offering discounted flights to a number of selected destinations. 

With Take-off Tuesday, promotion on flights will be offered every Tuesday, running from 2:00pm till midnight.

The routes and travel periods are flexible and vary every week.


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Air Malta's Award-Winning Livery

AIR Malta’s colourful aircraft livery continues to win prestigious awards around the world. The Maltese airline has won the ‘Outstanding Airline Livery’ section during the 2016 Awards event of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo’s airport.

“The Maltese Airline is very happy to see that the world recognises the very special livery of Air Malta. Inspired by the warmth of its culture and population, the aircraft are an extension of the Maltese Islands and are recognised around the world. Air Malta wants to make people feel they have arrived to Malta the moment they see the aircraft at the airport”, said Paul Sies, Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Winners of the awards’ various categories included KLM, Finnair, Aeroflot, Air Astana, China Southern Airline, Korean Air, Air France, Czech Airlines and airBaltic amongst others. The awards took place with the participation of over 100 representatives from airlines, online agencies and tour operators.

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Air Malta to improve summer schedules

AIR MALTA is planning an expanded summer 2016 flight schedule that will see improved timings on Manchester, Catania, Vienna, Lyon, and Marseille flights, and increased frequency on its Berlin service. 

The airline will continue offering 30 weekly flights to seven UK airports. It is currently running a promotion offering seats from €44 one-way, inclusive of taxes and charges.

‘This summer, our goal is to achieve targets by doing more with less and dedicating all our resources on #Malta,’ said chief commercial officer Ursula Silling.

‘We are following a channel rich distribution strategy that includes tour operators, travel agents, group travel, and direct selling through our website. We remain the strongest carrier on Malta, operating a selection of 135 weekly flights with the best flight timings, best airport selection, and competitive pricing.’

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Spa in the sky

AIR MALTA has introduced The Sky Spa – the first free in-flight spa experience on a commercial short-haul flight. It had its debut on a Malta-Gatwick Airport, London.

Available on selected flights, the service is provided by Malta-based Myoka Spas.

Two professional therapists welcome passengers with beauty product samples and pamper them with complimentary treatments including hand, feet, and neck massages while listening to relaxing music.

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Guide dogs cleared for Air Malta flights

GUIDE dogs can now travel with their owners on all Air Malta flights, following a change in the airline’s policy.

Fabian Mizzi, Air Malta’s passenger handling executive, said the airline felt the need to update its policy because it was confident that – providing dogs met the full membership criteria of the International #GuideDog Federation or Assistance Dog International and were well trained – they would pose no risk to other passengers.

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Air Malta’s cut-price offers

AIR MALTA has launched a promotion campaign offering 6,000 seats at reduced fares on six destinations .....

One way fares including taxes and charges start at:

Milan €60

London Gatwick €75

Manchester €80

Berlin €85

Vienna €90

Dusseldorf €80

Tickets purchased through the offer are available only through www.airmalta.com and valid for travel between March and June this year.

Air Malta offers customers free allowance of one 10kg hand luggage and a poolable 20kgs free baggage allowance for economy class passengers.

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Win a holiday in Malta

DID you have a good holiday in Malta this year, and was it made extra special by a helpful islander? 

The Malta Tourism Authority would like to know, and is inviting holidaymakers to participate in the STAR (Special Thanks And Recognition) Awards by nominating anyone working in tourism or tourism-related sectors who they believe deserves this award.

Senders of nominations will be entered into a lottery draw, the prize being Air Malta flights for two and a week’s B&B accommodation. 

The prize draw will be made on January 21.

For more information, go to … http://survey.visitmalta.net/index.php/survey/index/sid/388567/lang/en

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50% off sports equipment when flying Air Malta

AIR MALTA has launched is offering a 50% discount on the carriage of sports equipment on its scheduled flights.

Passengers travelling on the airline between November 1 and March 31 2015 can present a special voucher during check-in to get the discount. 

Vouchers are being made available through various channels including Air Malta Offices, travel fairs, and sports organizations. A printable version is available online on www.airmalta.com/sportsoffer.

Joe Galea, deputy chief commercial officer at Air Malta said: ‘Malta and Gozo are renowned for their world class dive sites and the special rate on the sports equipment baggage charge will allow passengers the freedom to enjoy the dive sites on the islands with their own equipment. This year, we have expanded the offer to include a large amount of other sports equipment.’

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Malta in focus

WITH news that Angelina Jolie has chosen Malta as the location for her forthcoming film with Brad Pitt, the spotlight is once again on this Mediterranean island, now a firm favourite with movie-makers. 

Saint Paul's Bay, Malta  via Wikimedia Commons 

The favourable tax rates might be one reason (the Malta Film Commission offer various incentives to attract overseas film-makers) but it's the architecture, scenery, beaches and historic sites that have secured its status as an ideal setting for blockbusters and top TV series.

Many of the films have used multiple settings across the island; including The Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only and Casino Royale, but if you're looking for some recognizable locations, here's a film buff's guide on where to visit:

• Valletta

Must-do: Visit the Lascaris War Rooms, used in the Malta Story (1953). This is the secret bunker where the defence of Malta and later the invasion of Sicily were managed. It has been faithfully restored using the original equipment. Admission and tour costs €10, open daily from 10 am-5pm.

• Mdina

Mdina, Malta
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Once the capital of Malta and a settlement of Imperial Rome, the tiny walled city of Mdina is known as the Silent City and is made up of winding cobbled streets and mesmerizing views thanks to its strategic position on high ground. You'll find a mix of medieval and baroque architecture.

Films: Gladiator and The Count of Monte Cristo are two of the best-known films that have used this setting.

Must-do: Take a carriage-ride around the cobbled streets in a traditional karozzin, departing from the city gates which Game of Thrones fans will recognize. The tour costs €30 for one hour.

• Mellieha

In the north west of the island, Mellieha's long beaches with shallow water make it popular with families. It's also home to many rare and protected species of wildlife, as well as Malta's only natural national park, Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park.

Films: Troy was filmed here.

Must-do: Those with families might like the Popeye Village. Built as the set of the 1980 film starring Robin Williams, it was later turned into a tourist attraction, complete with lido and play pool. Entrance costs around € 14 per person.

• Vittoriosa

Vittoriosa (Birgu) one of the „Three cities“, Malta.
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Known as one of the Three Cities, together with Cospicua and Senglea, Vittoriosa is steeped in history, dating back to prehistoric times.

Films: The Da Vinci Code used Vittoriosa as well as other settings on the island.

You can fly to Malta from 16 UK departure airports with airlines including Air Malta, British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair.


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Budget airlines fight for air space

LOW-COST carriers are fighting for more traffic into and around Italy as European flight capacity increases.

Ryanair will operate almost 39,000 extra weekly seats from Italy this month (May) compared to last year, and while Alitalia’s market share has fallen, it still plans to increase its capacity by seven percent this year.

Ryanair opened four new Italian bases in December, but is known to have an ‘expand fast, then contract’ approach to new routes, while easyJet has focused on driving more flights into key airports.

Ryanair has also led double-digit capacity growth in Greece with a 70 percent rise, while Malta is the second European country with the largest seat growth, predominantly thanks to Air Malta.

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