Ryanair said today it will operate a flight between Malta and Birmingham twice a week, from December 15.

The fares will start from £26.99 one way inclusive of taxes.

The low-cost airline also said it had released a million £5 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in October. These low fares, including taxes will be available on over 500 of Ryanair’s European routes but must be booked on www.ryanair.com before midnight tonight.

The Irish airline now has 44 bases and 1100 low fare routes across 27 countries, connecting 160 destinations. It operates a fleet of 250 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 64 new aircraft (before taking account of planned disposals), which will be delivered over the next 2 years. Ryanair currently has a team of more than 8,000 people and expects to carry approximately 73.5 million passengers in the current fiscal year.

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