Air Malta supporting Malta’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Air Malta is supporting Malta’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union as the official preferred airline.

The Maltese national airline is facilitating the travel requirements and offering special arrangements to the large number of delegations and accredited members of the international media who are travelling to Malta both in the run up and throughout the six months of this Presidency. The airline is also organising special charter flights for large groups attending particular meetings.

Air Malta Chairperson Maria Micallef said in a statement yesterday, “The Presidency of the Council of the EU is a great opportunity for the Islands to showcase their potential to the 28 members of the Union. Malta is chairing over 1,500 meetings and high level conferences and hosting thousands of media representatives reporting on these meetings. As the Island’s national carrier, we are proud to support this Presidency which is expected to generate a positive effect on areas such as tourism and the economy and continue pushing forward Malta’s standing and reputation in Europe.”

As part of the initiatives taken by Air Malta, the airline is carrying special in-flight announcements to greet participants, delegates and members of the media who are attending and reporting on the meetings. Information videos and articles on the airline’s in-flight magazine Bizzilla will also feature news about the prestigious events that are being organised during the six-month Presidency.

Air Malta has always been at the forefront as the national airline to proudly assist the organisation of such activities held on the Maltese Islands. Through its participation it continues to show its commitment and support to national events that benefit the Maltese community.

The Presidency of the Council of the EU is responsible for the functioning of the Council, the upper house of the EU legislature. The Presidency rotates among the member states of the EU every six months.

The presidency's function is to chair meetings of the Council, determine its agendas, set a work programme and facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU institutions.