The Malta Independent 26 April 2024, Friday
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Air Malta adds Malaga to its summer 2018 schedule

The Malta Business Weekly Friday, 22 September 2017, 12:15 Last update: about 8 years ago

Next summer Air Malta will inaugurate a twice-weekly scheduled service to Malaga, the second most-populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the first time Air Malta will introduce scheduled services to the city and signifies a welcome return of Air Malta flights to Spain.

Paul Sies, Chief Commercial Officer stated: "The Spanish market has long been on our agenda and we are thrilled that we will be returning to Spain next year. The launch of this new route continues to show Air Malta's leading position as a carrier connecting the islands to important cities. We are working hard to improve our network of flights through adding new destinations while adding more frequencies to important destinations thus connecting better the whole Mediterranean region. We will be announcing more routes for summer 2018."

"Besides connecting the popular Malaga area, the new route is also the ideal gateway for travelling to and from Gibraltar. Nowadays thousands of expats mostly working in the iGaming industry travel frequently between Gibraltar and Malta. Air Malta will now facilitate an easy way to travel between the two countries," added Sies.

Malaga lies on the Costa del Sol on the Spanish southern coast, some 100 kilometres east of the Strait of Gibraltar. It is an intriguing destination encompassing a unique territorial setting which evokes the splendour of a southern Mediterranean city.

A stroll through the elegantly restored historical city centre will lead you to the imposing Malaga Cathedral also known as Catedral de la Encarnacion which was built on the site of a mosque. The Cathedral's rich interior is adorned by both renaissance and baroque style architecture which definitely makes this unique landmark attraction a very interesting visit.

The historical Roman remains of this remarkable Spanish city take you on a fascinating journey in local culture and heritage dominated by the presence of the strategically located Alcazaba fortress overlooking both the sea and the city.

In the surrounding areas of the Alcazaba Hill visitors can admire and explore the impressive remains of a Roman Amphitheatre dating back to 1BC. Malaga boasts of an extensive coastal line full of splendid Mediterranean beaches, protected natural parks and spectacular scenery. This coastal city offers a captivating vibrant night life and a local culinary scene which can only be described as a celebration of mouth-watering fresh fish dishes to die for.

Customers will be able to book flights through 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 and Spain.


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