Air Malta this year celebrates 20 years of operations at Exeter Airport.  The Air Malta aircraft has become a regular feature at Exeter airport every Tuesday morning, linking Exeter and Malta with a 3-hour direct flight.

The operation, which started as a summer series, quickly developed and extended into the winter and shoulder months for most of the years.  An average of 7,000 passengers each year has made use of this service provided by Air Malta.  The national airline operates such flights offering full service treatment to passengers consisting of a complimentary meal, 8Kgs free hand luggage allowance and 20Kgs free baggage allowance per person, inflight entertainment and constant attention from the crew.

During a meeting at Exeter airport last week, Mr. Jamie Christon, Managing Director, Exeter International said, "We are pleased to mark Air Malta’s 20 years of operations at Exeter Airport.  This charter operation is very important for us as people can travel to Malta from an airport closer to home.  With a catchment area of about two million people, Exeter Airport and Air Malta are providing a direct link for many British visitors to travel from the south-west of the UK to Malta."

Mr. Victor Mifsud, Head of Charter Sales at Air Malta on behalf of the airline thanked the management and staff of Exeter Airport as well as many other suppliers and the tour operators for all their support during the last 20 years.  He also thanked the many locals who have become regular and loyal customers of Air Malta flights from Exeter.

In line with the current market requirements and projections, Air Malta is planning to start the weekly charter service as from April next year that will run throughout the summer season.

Picture shows (L to R): Mr. Jamie Christon, Managing Director Exeter International and Mr. Victor Mifsud Air Malta’s Head of Charter Sales at Exeter Airport.