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Malta Business Review
AVIATION
AIR MALTA ADDS THIRD AIRPORT IN SICILY
IN LINE WITH ITS GROWTH STRATEGY:
COMISO AIRPORT OF THE RAGUSA
Air Malta will start operating a twice weekly
scheduled service to Sicily’s Comiso airport,
every Friday and Sunday as from 17th
December. Comiso is an ideal destinations
for commuters and for weekend tourists
going to Sicily from Malta and vice-versa.
Air Malta’s popular GO-LIGHT fares will apply
on the route making it possible to fly for just
EUR39 per way including taxes and charges.
Last summer the Maltese airline also restarted
a two to three times weekly scheduled
services to the Sicily’s capital Palermo, and
with another 14 weekly flights to Catania,
Air Malta is now serving three airports to the
neighbouring Mediterranean’s largest island
creating ideal connections for commuters
and tourists alike.
Malta’s Minister for Tourism Dr Konrad Mizzi
commented, “Great to see Air Malta's growth
strategy gaining momentum. Air Malta will be
actively strengthening its operations in Sicily
with a view to better serve Sicilian tourists
and business passengers who can connect to
other destinations via Malta.”
Ragusa Ibla
Commenting on this newly launched service,
Mr Paul Sies, Chief Commercial Officer at Air
Malta stated, ‘’This is more good news both
for Malta and Sicily. This is the first time that
Air Malta will start operating to this Sicilian
airport and this announcement continues to
strengthen the airline’s position in the Sicilian
market with at least 18 weekly flight this
winter between the islands. The new addition
will definitely improve connectivity between
both islands as through the introduction of
this route we shall now be also covering the
southern province of Ragusa. This welcome
addition is further proof of our commitment
to Malta and Sicily and will strengthen our
position by tapping into new markets in
line with our current growth strategy and
becoming the Airline of the Mediterranean
Islands.”
The flights will be go on sale by Monday, 16th
October and will operate as follows:
FRIDAY, SUNDAY
Comiso is surrounded by the municipalities
of Chiaramonte Gulfi, Ragusa and Vittoria.
The city of Comiso and the neighbouring
towns and villages offer spectacular scenery
and impressive land marks. Wandering
through the streets and cobbled lanes of
Comiso, visitors are intrigued by the baroque
architecture which is present throughout the
entire city. The Naselli Castle which is an eight
sided tower of Gothic origins is regarded as the
main landmark of this Sicilian City. The interior
of the castle is adorned and decorated with
14th century frescoes while the precious floor
mosaic which used to cover the entire floor is
now preserved in the municipality library.
Discovering the UNESCO World Heritage
Site towns of Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Scicli
is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience
which takes any traveller on a unique journey
to ancient civilisations. The municipality of
Ragusa is renowned for an exceptional cuisine
through simple dishes characterised by
authentic taste of tradition. Comiso is home
to a great number of Michelin star restaurants
and the culinary activity of the region is placed
among the first thirty Italian cities in the chart
of high quality food and wines.
In the coming days customers will be able
to book flights through www.airmalta.com,
by calling Air Malta’s Call Centre on +356
21662211, from Air Malta sales office at
Malta International Airport or from Travel
Agents in Malta and Italy. MBR
KM658 Dep.
Malta
20:30 Arr.
Comiso
21:10
KM659 Dep. Comiso
22:00 Arr.
Malta
22:40
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