The Tourism Ministry this morning denied a story on Il-Mument claiming that Air China is ready to 'swallow' Air Malta.
The newspaper said the government was seeking a political solution to its commercial problems with Shanghai Electric, which is to buy a stake in Enemalta and take over the BWSC plant. The Chinese company allegedly wants an assurance that the government would buy electricity bought by the plant.
Air Malta was a factor in political talks currently taking place, with the government considering handing it over to the Chinese, the newspaper said.