Air Malta have confirmed that one of its charter flights, KM7446, from Malta to Lourdes encountered a bird strike on landing in Lourdes in the early hours of this morning.

All passengers were disembarked safely.

Subsequently, KM7447 from Lourdes to Malta due to depart on 18th July at 01.40 local time has been delayed. The necessary inspections are currently being carried out by the technical support team prior to the aircraft departing Lourdes.

Air Malta said that due to this event and the newly introduced extra flights between Malta and Palermo to assist passengers affected by the Catania Airport incident, it “expects disruption to its flight schedules for the remainder of today.”

Air Malta apologised for any inconvenience caused by this event, outside of our control, adding that it “always places utmost priority on the safety of passengers and crew.”

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