Whilst on a recent flight to Rome on our national airline Air Malta, I greatly admired the crew. Notwithstanding a nearly full plane and the short distance, they went that extra mile and took care to ensure the passengers were comfortable all along – and this they did with a genuine smile.

However, a complaint with regard to the in-flight catering (sic) is due. The tuna baguette (meal) which the passengers were given was stale and almost frozen. I couldn’t help noticing the passengers on my right who, after a bite, wrapped the roll up again and left it on the table to be taken away.

It is a pity that our national carrier, of whom we are all so proud, has lowered itself to such a level! Thank God the crew does its best to help cushion this shortcoming with their sterling attitude.