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Air Malta launches new Leipzig-Halle service
By MaltaMedia News
May 6, 2008 - 5:15:02 PM
Air Malta has added Leipzig Halle as its sixth destination to its German schedule portfolio. The airline expects that in the initial 6 months, this new route will bring to Malta over 11,000 new tourists. The prospects are very positive as this was reflected by the fact that last Sunday’s inaugural flight from Leipzig to Malta was completely full.
Air Malta launched this new schedule service, following the positive results it has achieved on all its German routes throughout this winter (November - March ‘08).
Commenting on this new route Dr. Brock Friesen, Chief Officer Commercial of Air Malta said, “Air Malta was encouraged by the strong performance it has registered throughout this winter on its core routes, particularly by the German market, where we carried over 84,000 passengers - a dramatic increase of 33% over the previous winter. Air Malta is consistently generating substantial new traffic into Malta with positive direct impact on the tourism industry.”
Describing the airline’s performance on the German routes for this winter, Dr. Friesen revealed that on Munich the airline increased its passengers by +70%, Frankfurt +30%, Berlin +20%, Dusseldorf +4% and Hamburg +1%. The development of this new Leipzig route will enhance the airline’s market reach from Eastern Germany.” he added.
“Flight timings have been selected so that customers can avail themselves of a short break or a summer holiday to discover the beauty and attractions our islands have to offer. Air Malta is also aware of the cargo business development within Leipzig. The airport has also established itself in the carriage of air cargo, courier services and freight possibilities”, remarked Dr. Friesen.
The Wednesday flight departs Malta International Airport at 1610hrs arriving at 1855hrs while the Sunday flight departs at 0700hrs arriving in Leipzig at 0945hrs. The return flight on Wednesdays departs Leipzig at 1940hrs arriving at 2225hrs while the Sunday flight departs at 1035hrs arriving in Malta at 1320hrs.
Leipzig is located in heart of the Saxony Region, and it is a buzzing destination for trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions. Moreover it is a centre for culture, nightlife and shopping. The city prides itself of remarkable renaissance and baroque buildings, historical commercial buildings and arcades which surely provide the ideal setting for sightseeing or shopping. Leipzig also offers a wealth of art and culture at venues such as the Gewandhaus concert hall and the opera house, with the St. Thomas's choir as well as numerous cabaret shows, theatres and jazz bars. Music reigns in Leipzig, where Bach and Mendelssohn's former residences are now museums.
Leipzig Airport has a railway station which links directly to Leipzig’s inner city and to Halle (Saale) city with other regional connections to the nearby cities of Magdeburg and Dresden. An unusual feature of the airport is the adjoining Porsche auto plant, and special visitor facilities.
Air Malta passengers can avail themselves of its enhanced online portal, www.airmalta.com, where they can purchase not only their flight tickets, but also hotel accommodation as well as their travel insurance cover. Hotel accommodation with Flyaway Tours and Europcar are also available. More information can be obtained from Air Malta’s Sales Office or by calling 21 662211.
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