Published: Wed 01 May 2024 at 09:00
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have waved off their first flight to Malta from Edinburgh Airport this morning (Wednesday 1st May), celebrating the launch of the brand-new route for Summer 24 from the airport.
The busy flight marks the start of the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator operating flights and holidays to Malta from Edinburgh Airport for Summer 24 until 30th October 2024. The launch of weekly Wednesday services to the Mediterranean destination from the airport means customers and independent travel agents in the region will be able access the popular destination for the first time, as well as the neighbouring island of Gozo.
Holidaymakers in Scotland will be able to explore Malta’s history packed towns and blissful marinas, and the addition of the new route comes in response to strong demand from local customers and independent travel agents for Summer 24 flights and holidays. As well as discovering the hidden treasures and Italian-inspired cuisine of Malta, holidaymakers heading over to Gozo will find centuries-old architecture, brilliant beaches and shimmering lagoons for a versatile itinerary.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are offering an unrivalled programme for Summer 24 from Edinburgh Airport, with 33 sun and city destinations on sale across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Europe. This offers customers and independent travel agents plenty of choice and flexibility when it comes to booking a much-needed getaway to their favourite summer destinations.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to see our first flight to Malta take off from Edinburgh Airport today. Feedback from customers and independent travel agents in Scotland has been telling us that flights and holidays to Malta and Gozo are very much in demand for Summer 24, and we know that this is a destination that customers want to experience. Since putting services on sale to Malta from Edinburgh Airport, local customers and independent travel agents have been booking getaways to the stunning hotspot in their numbers. As the UK’s largest tour operator, we are giving customers and independent travel agents in the region unrivalled choice when it comes to enjoying a holiday this summer.”
Kate Sherry, Chief Commercial Officer (Aero) at Edinburgh Airport, said: “We always want to add destinations and routes where we can, to make sure people can get away and relax, and we’re sure our passengers will ha-Valetta fun on the island!
“It’s great to see Malta added to Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ already extensive programme from Scotland’s busiest airport and we are looking forward to another busy summer.”
Malta Tourism Authority’s CEO, Mr Carlo Micallef, welcomed the introduction of Jet2.com flights from Edinburgh, adding that he feels confident that Jet2.com’s expansion in Scotland for Malta augurs well given the Island’s traditional popularity in the Scottish market.
Alan Borg, Malta International Airport Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to see Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand its schedule for Malta, introducing an additional link between our airport and Scotland's vibrant capital. This direct route to Edinburgh joins 9 other Jet2 routes to airports across the United Kingdom, which will continue to enhance Malta’s offering to our airport’s biggest tourism market throughout the summer months.”
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