Monarch kicks off Malta - East Midlands route

Monarch Airlines started off its Malta-East Midlands operation with the first flight – an Airbus A321 – touching down yesterday Tuesday 7th May at 2025hrs and welcomed by a water arch on the taxiway by the Malta Airport Fire & Rescue team.

Passengers were welcomed with flowers handed out by dancers in traditional Maltese costumes, courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority.Malta Airport also prepared a cake for the occasion, highlighting the airline’s brand, the Maltese flag and the Union Jack.

The crew was greeted by Malta Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Alan Borg.