Malta International Airport has welcomed the five millionth passenger this year, a new milestone in its history.

The passenger was Denise Incoronato from Montana in the United States, who was given a small memento. Mrs Incoronato arrived in Malta on a flight from Rome, together with her family, currently on a tour of Europe.

“This is a remarkable accomplishment for us, especially since not long ago, the numbers reached today were inconceivable for Malta. Our 5 millionth passenger is welcomed as a testament to the hard work put in by all industry stakeholders,” said Malta International Airport CEO, Alan Borg.

“With this new milestone under our belt, we now shoulder added responsibilities that inevitably stem from these numbers. At the top of our priority list is doubtlessly the need to constantly invest in infrastructure that is fitting for Malta’s only air terminal,” Mr Borg added. 

Today's celebration included a brief fireworks display outside the terminal, lighting of the façade with a light installation made specifically for the occasion and champagne and live music in the Baggage Reclaim Area.

Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said air connectivity remained a key driver of the government’s strategy for further growth within the tourism sector.  

 

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