KM Malta Airlines to commence operations on 31st March

Visit Malta is pleased to announce the official launch of Malta’s new flagship carrier, KM Malta Airlines (KM), which will replace Air Malta. With a strategic focus on connectivity and service excellence, KM Malta Airlines will commence operations on 31^st March , 2024.

Featuring a fleet of eight aircraft, comprising of a young single-type aircraft fleet of 8 Airbus 320NEOs, in a two-class configuration with a flexible Business Class cabin averaging 168 total saleable seats with up to 36 Business Class seats. KM Malta Airlines will serve 17 European destinations, namely, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Catania, Dusseldorf, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Prague, Rome, Vienna and Zurich. Additionally, through strategic codeshare agreements with select European airlines, KM Malta Airlines will seamlessly integrate its network, providing passengers access to additional destinations across Europe and internationally.

In its initial weeks of opening for bookings, KM Malta Airlines has witnessed robust demand for both its value business class fares and flexible economy fares from the UK market. The volume of bookings from Tour Operators and Group Sales further underscores the strong demand for inbound travel to Malta.

As KM Malta Airlines prepares to embark on its inaugural flights on 31^st March, 2024, travellers can anticipate a seamless and enriching journey characterised by reliability, comfort, and world-class service. The airline’s summer 2024 schedule, spanning from 31^st March to 26^th October, promises an array of exciting destinations and experiences for both leisure and business travellers alike.

“KM Malta Airlines is not just about connecting destinations, but connecting people to experiences and cultures,” said Tolene van der Merwe, Director UK & Ireland for Visit Malta. “We’re excited to see a new player redefine travel experiences and set new standards of excellence in the industry, continuing airlift from the UK to the Maltese Islands.”