More Air Malta flight cancellations to Catania announced

Air Malta has announced more flight cancellations to Sicily due to continued aircraft movement limitations imposed on airlines by Catania Airport.

Flights to and from Catania have been cancelled on 1 and 2 August.

On 1 August:

• KM644 Malta to Catania departing at 3pm is cancelled
• KM645 Catania to Malta departing at 4:30pm is cancelled
• KM642 Malta to Catania departing at 10pm is cancelled
• KM643 Catania to Malta departing at 11:25pm is cancelled

On 2 August:

• KM642 Malta to Catania departing at 10pm is cancelled
• KM643 Catania to Malta departing at 11:25pm is cancelled

Passengers who have been affected by these cancellations are being offered two options to mitigate the inconvenience.

Those who wish to continue their travel with Air Malta can rebook their tickets on another available flight or choose a different date or destination.

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For rebooking, they can get in touch with the Air Malta Call Centre on 00356 21662211. The Call Centre operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and on weekends from 8am to 6pm.

Alternatively, passengers who booked their flights directly through Air Malta and prefer a monetary refund can request one by sending an email to [email protected].

For passengers who made their bookings through a travel agent, Air Malta advises them to contact their travel agency to submit a refund request on their behalf.

The airline apologised for the inconvenience caused, emphasising that the situation is beyond their control.

The cancellations have been necessitated by the limitations imposed on airlines by Catania Airport, after a fire engulfed the airport earlier this month.

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