25 June 2009

Air Malta to raise Gatwick capacity

Air Malta is to raise capacity from Gatwick in the shoulder months of November and March.

Flight frequency will go up from a daily service to nine flights a week.

An additional flight will also be added over the peak Christmas travelling period.

The airline also plans to use larger aircraft on the route for the remaining winter months.

Air Malta is to increase frequency for summer 2010 from 12 to 14 weekly flights.

The measures are described as the first steps to ensure that Malta has sustainable seat capacity available to the London area for the next 18 months.

Chief commercial officer  Brock Friesen said: "This is line with the airline’s commercial strategy to extend the summer season and reduce the traditional traffic slowdown between the summer and winter months.

"The additional shoulder traffic will bolster the local tourism industry during this challenging period.

"Gatwick airport is one of most attractive London airports vis-à-vis leisure short break traffic that requires frequent and convenient schedules. Air Malta is committed to offer both all year round."

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