The government and Malta International Airport (MIA) have identified four routes which are considered to have a potential for low-cost flights to Malta. The announcement was made on Monday during a joint press conference.
In turn, on Tuesday the government is expected to launch a call for interested low-cost airlines to operate from Spain, Sweden, Norway and Poland. The MIA, which manages the airport, is offering a 50% discount on services and charges on the four routes as an incentive for low-cost airlines.
The discount will drop to 30% in summer and will be granted to airlines that offer at least three flights per week.
MIA Chief Executive Officer Peter Bolech said that there is interest from the markets of Spain, Scandinavia and Poland to fly to Malta. He added that MIA and the government’s incentive systems should provide enough attraction for airline to start operating to Malta.
The scheme is hoped to attract more tourist towards the Maltese islands. This comes amid estimates that low-cost carriers would fly 230,000 passengers to Malta next year.
On the other hand low-cost airline Ryanair is expected to commence its operations to and From Malta on Tuesday.
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By MaltaMedia News
Oct 23, 2006, 09:11 CET
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