Air Malta, Swiss sign code-share deal

Air Malta and Swiss International Air Lines have signed an agreement through which Swiss will code-share Air Malta's flights between Malta and Zurich.

The agreement will see Air Malta stepping up its operations to this important hub airport from five weekly frequencies to a daily flight, starting from yesterday.

Swiss will be using its own code and flight numbers on all Malta-Zurich-Malta flights operated by Air Malta.

Air Malta said the flights were timed to offer good connections to and from various destinations in Swiss's network beyond Zurich.

The agreement was expected to generate additional tourists from Switzerland and other markets due to the increased marketing of Swiss and Air Malta.

Air Malta's chief officer commercial, Brock Friesen said Air Malta was continuing to expand its list of premium partners and over 60 per cent of its flights were now code-shared.

"These agreements are increasing Air Malta's marketing reach and providing additional connectivity and tourism opportunities to Malta. It is estimated that the increase in seat capacity will be generating an additional 10,000 visitors to the islands," he said.