Air Malta and Swiss International Air Lines have signed an agreement by which SWISS will codeshare on Air Malta’s flights between Malta and Zurich. The agreement also saw Air Malta stepping up its operation to Zurich airport from five weekly frequencies to a daily flight starting from last Sunday.

Under the agreement, SWISS will be using its own code and flight numbers on all Malta-Zurich-Malta flights operated by Air Malta. The flights are timed so as to offer good connections to/from various destinations in SWISS’s network beyond Zurich.

The agreement is expected to generate additional tourists from Switzerland and other markets due to the increased marketing of SWISS and Air Malta.

Commenting on the agreement Dr Brock Friesen, Air Malta’s Chief Officer Commercial, said, “Air Malta is continuing to expand its list of premium partners whereby over 60 per cent of the airline’s flights are currently codeshared. These agreements are increasing Air Malta’s marketing reach and providing additional connectivity and tourism opportunities to Malta. It is estimated that the increase in seat capacity will be generating an additional 10,000 visitors to the islands.”