Air Malta is adding another destination to the spread of cities it services in Europe, north Africa and the eastern Mediterranean with the launching of a scheduled service to Reggio Calabria.

The weekly service will operate every Tuesday between next week and September 27.

This service to the southern tip of the Italian peninsula is the result of collaboration between Air Malta officials and the Comune of Reggio Calabria. For the last months the two parties have been engaged in detailed negotiations, Air Malta said.

The airliner is hoping the service will open up a new market for Italian students from the area who wish to study English in Malta.

Commenting on the new service, Dominic Attard, chief officer of strategic planning said: "Our flights to Reggio will not only enhance outgoing travel opportunities offered to the Maltese public but will also help to increase tourists from the south of Italy. Air Malta continues to be the prime air transport enterprise to invest in markets which have the potential to augment Malta's tourism intake. No other airline serving Malta is committed to our community and to our economy as much as Air Malta".

Return fares start from Lm72 including taxes, fees and charges. Flyaway Tours, Air Malta's all inclusive package holidays, are featuring the Lungomare Hotel. Prices for a seven-night package, including flights and accommodation on bed and breakfast, start from Lm157. Upgrades to half-board start from Lm28 for the whole week.

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