Air Malta satisfied with new Palermo route

In just six months since starting operations between Malta and Palermo Air Malta 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 are 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 €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 CEO.

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 service 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. Air Malta offers the best choice for travellers not only to Sicily but throughout Italy where the airline operates also with the most convenient timings to Rome and to Milan’s principal Linate airport that is conveniently located close to the city. These frequencies bring Air Malta’s operations to Italy to a total of 28 weekly flights this winter.

With over 2,700 years of history, the Sicilian capital has a lot to offer to the Maltese wishing to visit this beautiful city. Likewise the Maltese islands have a lot to offer to Sicilians from a rich cultural heritage to entertainment opportunities.