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The Malta International Airport team said that they are expecting some 140,000 passenger movements at the terminal between today and the 19th of April.
The Airport said that around 21,500 passenger movements are forecast to make tomorrow the busiest day over the coming week, with such daily numbers normally only experienced during the August peak.
It said that with many taking off to enjoy their holidays abroad, Malta International Airport is ramping up operations in anticipation of the increased activity around Easter week.
“Apart from the Easter rush, Thursday morning is, by far, the airport’s busiest period, with literally thousands of passengers flowing through the airport within a very limited time. Passengers are specifically advised to check in early on Thursdays between 7.15am and 1pm while the Cruise and Fly programme is in operation over the next six months.”
Those who are celebrating Easter in Malta and seeking warmer weather should not be disappointed as the airport’s Meteorological Office is forecasting a sunny Easter weekend, with temperatures hitting the 22°C mark.
Works on MIA’s €12m Reconfiguration Project are also being carried out in the terminal. Over the course of this year, the airport’s core facilities – from check-in to baggage handling to the security area – are to be upgraded to cater for an increase in capacity and provide a superior airport passenger experience, it said.
The airport team, although well prepared for this busy period, will be working hard to mitigate the effects on guests in the meantime. Animators will be handing out children’s activity books and crayons to Malta International Airport’s younger globetrotters, while the Easter Bunny will be adding a traditional, sweet touch to passengers’ journeys by distributing free figolli.
While apologising for any inconvenience, MIA said that it would like to thank the public and guests for their cooperation.
The Airport concluded by saying that departing passengers are reminded that they can do their part by checking in at the terminal at least two hours before their scheduled departure time. To get an understanding of the terminal’s busiest times over the coming days, passengers may consult the airport’s traffic chart here.
