Air Malta supports the Royal British Legion

Air Malta has again recently assisted the Royal British Legion by carrying a shipment of red poppies and other memorabilia on board one of their operating aircraft from London to Malta. This was made possible thanks to the assistance of Network Airline Services, Air Malta’s Total Cargo Management service provider.

The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. The remembrance poppy has been used since 1920 and people from all walks of life wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve. In many countries, the poppy is worn around Armistice Day on 11 November.

Colin Pilling, secretary RBL Malta and Poppy co-ordinator commented: “Last year, due to your help, we raised a total of €29,000 towards the relief and welfare of Maltese and British exservice men and women. This was of great help and comfort to these veterans and their families.”

The Royal British Legion helps the whole Armed Forces community through welfare, companion- ship and representation as well as being the nation's custodian of Remembrance. Furthermore, it supports all current and former British military personnel by distributing small artificial red poppies in return for donations to their Poppy Appeal.

“We are delighted to support causes such as the Poppy Appeal, which help raise awareness and funds for people who have sacrificed so much,” said John Vella, Air Malta’s head of Cargo Sales & Marketing.

This campaign forms part of Air Malta’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives whereby the airline supports organisations that work hard in the community. As Malta’s national carrier the airline is the only airline flying from Malta that fully supports the local community in all possible ways and every year it carries an increasing number of medical cases, including stretchers and incubator cases for treatment abroad. No other airline operating to Malta provides continued support to voluntary and non-governmental organisations like Air Malta.