easyJet launches new route to Northern Ireland

 The route will be launched by His Excellency Joseph Zammit Tabona, Malta’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, who will be at Luqa Airport to greet passengers on today’s inaugural flight.
 
Today’s passengers will fly on easyJet’s Airbus 319 aircraft Pride of Malta, which was recently named by the Maltese Prime Minister at the launch of easyJet’s maintenance partnership with SR Technics; under which easyJet’s fleet is overhauled on the Island.       
 
His Excellency Joseph Zammit Tabona, Malta’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, said: “I am delighted to launch this direct link from Malta to Belfast. easyJet is a key partner, and connections between Malta and the United Kingdom have never been this good. Through the addition of the twice-weekly route to Belfast, the people of Malta can now easily access Northern Ireland and all that is has to offer.”
 
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s Commercial Manager for Malta, said:  “We’re delighted to be launching this new route from Malta to Belfast, which is a popular destination for leisure and business travellers, and strengthens easyJet’s existing destinations from Malta. Belfast has a rich cultural heritage and is the gateway to Northern Ireland."
 
Alex Incorvaja, Malta Tourism Authority director, UK & Ireland, said: “The Malta Tourism Authority has embarked on a strategy to make Malta and Gozo as easy to travel to as possible.

“With the introduction of this new route from Belfast to Malta, we are giving the people of Northern Ireland the opportunity to visit a destination that has traditionally been the best kept secret in the Mediterranean. So whether travellers are seeking a sun-drenched escape in stunning scenery, or embarking on an historical or cultural adventure, Malta provides the ideal getaway, be it over a short weekend or an extended stay. “
 
Alan Borg, Head of Airline Marketing at Malta International Airport, said: “It is important for us to open this first route to Northern Ireland, supporting the local tourism industry’s drive to further sustain connections with the United Kingdom.”
 
Fares on easyJet’s Malta to Belfast route start from €25.99 (one-way, including taxes).
 
Each week, there will be a Tuesday flight leaving Belfast at 08:00 and arriving in Malta at 12:50; and a Saturday flight leaving at 13:35 and arriving at 18:25.
 
From Malta, the flight times are 13:25 on Tuesday, arriving at 16:30; and on Saturday, leaving at 19:00 and arriving at 22:05.