Air Malta has said it will be operating 8 extra flights for eligible Maltese voters currently abroad to travel on its services to enable them to vote in the forthcoming referendum on May the 28th .
The airline will be operating 8 extra flights on Luxemburg, London Gatwick, Manchester and Brussels routes as per the following schedule. Flight timings for the Luxemburg flights will be announced as soon as airport slots are confirmed.
To facilitate the reservations process Air Malta’s call centre will be extending its opening hours till 0100hrs local time until Sunday night (early Monday morning). The airline will review these opening hours if and when the need arises.
As announced, the scheme applies to eligible voters whose names appear on last October’s Electoral Register, including those married to foreigners, studying, working or undergoing medical treatment abroad and also to their dependents (under 18 years of age).
This offer is available for the period starting from Wednesday, the 18th of May to Sunday, the 5th of June, both dates inclusive.
Reservations may not be changed and tickets are non-refundable. All relevant details that include names and surnames as per passport, ID card, address on ID card, email addresses, credit cards details and contact phone numbers (including mobile number) will be required at the booking stage prior authorisation of any ticket issuance. Details for dependents should include age, followed by date of birth.
Flight reservations through Air Malta’s Call Centre can be made on numbers (00356) 23645321 from 0800-0100hrs Monday to Sundays.
3 Comments To "Air Malta to operate eight extra flights for Maltese voters"
#1 Comment By Anthony Grech On May 13, 2011 @ 7:29 pm
This looks stupid. Instead of getting the Maltese people to fly to Malta to vote forthcoming referendum on May 28th. The Maltese goverment should have these people to go to the Maltese Embassy to vote.This is going to cost them plenty.Maybe the goverment is going to pay for the trip to Malta and back where they are living. This is a joke or what?
#2 Comment By Oliver Magro On May 14, 2011 @ 12:17 pm
I agree Anthony even though I live abroad (and I have *never* made use of this “service”). I can understand (to a certain extent) the logistical nightmare involved where general elections are involved (with the setup of districts etc) but surely a nationwide referendum vote can’t be as complicated!
#3 Comment By lesley kreupl On May 14, 2011 @ 8:13 pm
Air Malta is bankrupt and the Government is insisting on giving away free holidays to folk who probably won’t even participate in the referendum! How dumb can one be?