KLM and Air Malta sign a code-share agreement

7 July 2015

Date: Thursday, July 02, 2015
Ref: 045-2015

KLM and Air Malta have signed a code-share agreement whereby KLM will place its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Air Malta between

Malta and Amsterdam.
 
Starting with immediate effect this agreement will enable KLM to offer their customers daily services between the Dutch capital and Malta. Air Malta’s flights to/from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport will connect with KLM’s extensive global network.

The flights will be operated by the Maltese airline with Airbus A319/A320 aircraft.

With this code-share agreement, the two airlines’ customers will benefit from new services, such as through check-in for passengers with connections.

Commenting on this agreement Ursula Silling, Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “This code-share agreement comes at a particular significant time for us when we are celebrating our 40 years of operations to Amsterdam Schiphol. We are very excited with this new code-share agreement and we have been working thoroughly to set up this code-share which will bring benefits to our customers. Through this code-share our customers are now in a position to benefit from access to many European and inter-continental destinations operated by KLM. This agreement supplements our current code-share with Air France that also offers international connectivity through Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orly hubs. Both Air Malta and KLM share the commitment towards their customers, such as superior service and enhanced levels of customer satisfaction.”


Rene de Groot, Chief Operating Officer KLM said: “KLM is pleased to start this code-share with Air Malta. Customers from Malta can benefit from direct access to Amsterdam as a final touristic destination, as well as the worldwide KLM network offering 139 destinations all over the globe. This new code-share also enables KLM customers to visit the beautiful Island of Malta and its attractions.”

Flight schedules (in local time)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday:
KM396/KL3398: leaves Malta at 07:40, arrives Amsterdam at 10:50
KM397/KL3399: leaves Amsterdam at 11:50, arrives Malta at 14:50

Thursday, Saturday:
KM396/KL3398: leaves Malta at 07:50, arrives Amsterdam at 11:00
KM397/KL3399: leaves Amsterdam at 11:50, arrives Malta at 14:50

Book your flights with Air Malta or KLM or contact your local travel agent.


About Air Malta
Air Malta’s first flight took off on 1st April 1974. The airline has been instrumental in opening up and connecting Malta to the rest of the world, diversifying and presenting new tourism market opportunities to and from the islands.



About KLM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded on October 7 in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 32,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of customer centricity, innovation and efficiency.

KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.
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