BEST IN CLASS - IVAN BASSO TRAVELS BUSINESS TO MALTA

Ivan Basso, former Italian professional cyclist and two-time winner of the Giro d’Italia, was a passenger on the inaugural flight of Air Malta from Nice, France last month.

Sitting in seat 1A, Ivan, who is used to being at the front of the pack, enjoyed the VIP treatment afforded to Business passengers with a meal and free-flowing drinks on the 2-hour flight, and he also got time to flick through Il-Bizzilla!

Menus in Business Class are locally curated dishes, inspired by Maltese culture, cuisine, and heritage with a mix of meat, fish or vegetarian dishes, which are accompanied by fresh Maltese bread and served on designed flatware featuring the tiles that are synonymous with local homes. Meals can be paired with wines from a local producer to accompany the meals. A comprehensive, complimentary bar menu with spirits, cocktails, wines and champagnes and soft drinks is available to customers in this section too.

Ivan has been to Malta a few times and enjoys cycling with his gravel bike especially up by Mellieħa and Golden Bay, Ta’ Qali and Ċirkewwa.

Cycling is fast gaining popularity on the Maltese islands and bike hire shops are springing up all over the islands. With its temperate climate, stunning terrain and gorgeous coastline, it's no wonder that it is becoming an increasingly popular destination for cyclists from all over the world. There are several well-maintained routes for cyclists to enjoy too.

Ivan will be accompanying cyclists for a unique experience to explore Malta’s beautiful terrain and gain valuable insight into the sport from one of its most celebrated former professionals during the first week of June 2023. Thanks to a sponsorship deal with VisitMalta, enthusiasts should watch out for more events like this in Malta.

Sports equipment can be booked online for only €40 per flight on www.airmalta.com.

You can upgrade your ticket in 3 easy steps to Business by visiting www.airmalta.com/en/flight-extras/plusgrade

TREAT YOURSELF!

Kick back and relax whilst browsing through our Buy On Board menu offering a selection of snacks, beverages, and gift items for purchase during your flight.

Air Malta Makes Travelling With Pets Easier

Travelling with pets on board Air Malta flights just got easier with the release of a new online function on airmalta.com that enables travel bookings for cats and dogs.

Travelling with pets has become increasingly popular with Air Malta, carrying over 2,500 pets every year, 2,000 of which are carried in the cabin.

The new online feature is one of the latest online ancillary products and services launched by Air Malta that are aimed to deliver an enhanced customer experience. The new function is available as part of the flight booking process and gives customers peace of mind that their pets are confirmed at the time of booking.

Only cats and dogs up to 10 kgs including carrier can be carried in the aircraft cabin. Larger cats and dogs and other pets can be carried in the aircraft hold. More information is available here: airmalta.com/en-mt/flight-extras/pets. Terms and conditions apply.

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