Yesterday's massive double power outage at Enemalta caused an unprecedented massive disruption of flights to and from MIA with flights beinng rerouted elsewhere and consequent disruption of outgoing flights.

This is how MIA announced the development in its 1.40am press release:

Due to Enemalta’s power outage and some technical difficulties, Malta International Airport was forced to temporarily close all activity within the Aerodrome tonight. This was a safety precaution as the runway was closed to safeguard the wellbeing of all our passengers.
The following incoming flights were diverted to Catania: Vueling flight VY 8744 from Barcelona, Norwegian flight DY 6530 from Copenhagen, Airmalta flight KM 4293 from Glasgow, and Ryanair flight FR 9874 from Bari. 

Our operations at the airport have now resumed as normal. Passengers are advised to visit www.maltairport.com for updates on their flights. 

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Rome to Malta flight delayed

A Rome to Malta flight has been delayed by four hours, this newsroom has learnt.

A number of flights have been affected as a result of yesterday’s nationwide blackout but yesterday’s incident is still having repercussions on the flights to Malta.

The flight was meant to leave Rome at 11 a.m. but is now expected to depart at 3 p.m.