In just six months since starting operations between Malta and Palermo Air Malta said that it has transported over 8,500 guests.
“We are very satisfied with our new Palermo route. This new twice weekly operation is doing well and we on track to carry 20,000 passengers in our first year of operation. We have launched some fantastic fares on this route starting from less than Eur 45 one-way including taxes and charge. We are working hard to develop further this route like we did on Catania, Rome and Milan,” said Joseph Galea, Air Malta’s Acting Chief Executive Officer.
To continue supporting the route, Air Malta together with the Malta Tourism Authority, hosted a group of journalists from Palermo. The group was shown around Malta’s rich cultural and historical heritage and included visits to Valletta, Mdina, the Three Cities, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. They also had the opportunity to spend a day in Gozo visiting Nadur, Dwejra and Ta’ Pinu Church among other interesting sites.
The services between Malta and Palermo are also continuing throughout winter. They are being operated in addition to the 14 weekly flights to the island’s other important city of Catania. This strong presence in the Sicilian market reinforces Air Malta’s commitment to both markets, the airline said.
The flight schedule to Palermo is operating as follows:
Monday
dep Malta 0540hrs arr Palermo 0630hrs
dep Palermo 0720hrs arr Malta 0810hrs
Thursday
dep Malta 1635hrs arr Palermo 1725hrs
dep Palermo 1815hrs arr Malta 1905hrs
In Summer 2017 Air Malta will be operating as follows:
Monday
dep Malta 1345hrs arr Palermo 1445hrs
dep Palermo 1535hrs arr Malta 1625hrs
Wednesday (July – September)
dep Malta 1330hrs arr Palermo 1415hrs
dep Palermo 1500hrs arr Malta 1550hrs
Friday
dep Malta 1245hrs arr Palermo 1340hrs
dep Palermo 1430hrs arr Malta 1520hrs.