Great response to Air Malta’s re-entry on the Frankfurt route, initial flights sold out

Air Malta’s return to Frankfurt was celebrated last weekend with a surprise event held at the departure’s gate for the passengers of the first flight. On board passengers were also served typical German and Maltese food and beer together with treats for the children.

Air Malta’s new Frankfurt route has been welcomed by both the Maltese and German communities with flights for the first few weeks already sold out. Present for this event were Air Malta’s chairman Dr Charles Mangion, acting CEO Joseph Galea and chief Commercial officer, Paul Sies.

During a short speech Galea said: “We are really happy to be back in Frankfurt. Air Malta has a close connection with this German city as it was one of the seven destinations which the Maltese airline started flying to in 1974. Now, through changing conditions and a new commercial drive, we can make this route profitable again and reconnect Malta to this important European hub. Tour operator support has been forthcoming and we are happy to be working with our partners including travel agents in both Germany and Malta to make this route a success.”

Dr Mangion added: “Over 60% of the capacity has been sold for November and we expect a load factor of around 85% for the month. December is also picking up well.” The chairman explained that the return to Frankfurt is a milestone for Air Malta.

“The re-opening of this route was one of the first decisions taken by the new Board appointed by Minister for Tourism Dr Konrad Mizzi and heralded a change in strategy based on growth, increased destinations and seat factors, better utilisation and increase in the number of aircraft. There is a lot of work to be done but we are confident that this plan will ensure success for Air Malta.”

Air Malta is now flying to Frankfurt with up to four weekly frequencies, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Frankfurt is important for incoming tourists as well as business travellers and transcontinental flight connections. It is one of the most important commercial and economic centres on mainland Europe. Frankfurt frequently ranks in the top 10 best cities in which to live and do business. Further information on this route is available from www.airmalta.com, by calling Air Malta’s Call Centre on +356 2166 2211, from Air Malta sales office at Malta International Airport or from travel agents in Malta or Germany.