British low-cost airline Jet2.com will be operating flights to and from Malta next year, Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said.

Speaking during the presentation of the Blue Flag Awards, the minister said Jet2.com and Jet2 Holidays operated from several airports in the Midlands and northern UK and specialised in package holidays.

Dr Zammit Lewis also announced that Norwegian, an airline from Norway, will be establishing its base in Madrid and, from July 5, it will be offering weekly flights from Madrid to Malta.

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