Maltese holidaymakers who fancy a trip to paradise will soon be able to enjoy an easier trip.

Emirates has announced it will fly twice daily to the idyllic Indian Ocean island of Mauritius from December 1.

A larger A380 aircraft will replace the existing Boeing 777, meaning an additional 165 passengers a day can make the journey from Dubai. Emirates operates daily scheduled flights from Malta to Dubai.

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