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FROM THE CEO...
FROM THE E D I TO R . . .
Merħba, we welcome you on board this
explore the streets of our capital or visit
October is here and even though the sky is
Air Malta flight.
imposing palaces and museums during
still blue and the sun is still shining, there’s
the Notte Bianca event? Or wander
a crisp feeling in the air. Malta is blessed
Last month marked the beginning of a
through the candlelit lanes and paths
with a climate that keeps all locals pumped
new era for Air Malta as we celebrated
of the fortified city of Birgu and live
with Vitamin D but for some of us, myself
the launch of a new product - Go Light,
the magic of historic enactments and
included, the weather can’t hop into the
offering customers the possibility to travel
events of this outstanding celebration
colder season any sooner.
without checked in luggage at just Eur39
during Birgufest? If you are planning to
one way including taxes and charges.
travel to Gozo, the lovely town of Santa
This month we’re taking you to Rabat, a rural
Lucia welcomes you to unique set up
village that evokes the local vibe of community,
This is our first step to become a hybrid
whereby the entire village is lit up with
agriculture and simple living. A typical scene
airline where the opportunity to travel on
flaming lanterns. For more information
in Rabat reveals pensioners in their rightful
a low fare whilst flying a full service airline
about Air Malta and our flight schedules
habitat - gathered around a table; playing
is now a reality. Our new fare structure
please visit airmalta.com and
cards and eating pastizzi. A sight that instantly
has never been more attractive and we
facebook.com/AirMalta and join our
brings a smile to your face (and also has you
can proudly say that our guests managed
newsletter mailing list to receive great
craving a pastizz tal-piżelli).
to make this journey even more exciting
offers directly in your inbox. On the other hand, if you’re looking to wine
for us given that our web bookings soared by 35% during the first week after
At Air Malta we are customer driven
and dine in a traditional Maltese courtyard,
launching Go Light.
and are always keen to know what we
then Rabat is also the place to go. For some
could do better to improve your Air
fine food with an excellent view – this rural
September also brought some more
Malta flight experience. Visit airmalta.
treasure will hit the spot and provide for a
good news. We have confirmed two
com/wearelistening to answer a few
great romantic holiday surprise.
new destinations that we are adding
short questions about your flight with
to our network for summer 2018.
us and you can win one of 10 free return
Culture and heritage in Malta is huge
Next year we are returning to Spain
Air Malta flights we are offering every
and Rabat is no different. With some of
to the city of Malaga. We will also be
month. It really only takes 2 minutes.
the oldest wall paintings on this island, the cave churches found in Rabat are a
resuming our services to Manchester. We are currently significantly increasing
Thank you for choosing Air Malta. As our
spectacular sight – probably one of my
capacity to many of our more
welcomed guest we hope to see you
favourite culture spots on the island.
established routes thereby continuing
on-board another one of our flights soon.
to improve connectivity to and from the
Come October, Malta seems to calm down;
Maltese islands.
so take it easy this month, enjoy a good meal
October is one of the best months to visit the Maltese Islands as there are diverse cultural activities one can enjoy across the Maltese archipelago. Why not
Joseph Galea
in an outstanding setting and maybe enjoy a brisk walk in the countryside.
Acting CEO Air Malta
Have a safe flight,
Kristina