Malta International Airport plc

🚀 Progress never stops! Congrats to Malta International Airport plc and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for advancing to the next level in the Airport Customer Experience Accreditation. This program is the only one in the airport industry that provides a 360˚ view of customer experience management. 🔗 Learn more about their achievements and the program: https://lnkd.in/90n9a ACI EUROPE  Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East

In light of this year’s #WorldTourismDay theme, which calls on industry stakeholders to embrace responsible tourism, in part by valuing and preserving cultural and natural heritage, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the important work being carried out by the Malta Airport Foundation. Earlier this week, we celebrated our Foundation’s 10th anniversary. What we started ten years ago, as Malta International Airport plc’s commitment to enact positive change by enriching the community within which it operates, has now evolved into something truly extraordinary. The Malta Airport Foundation was born from a desire for our company to give back, and to protect and invest in the product that we are selling to our guests: our islands’ rich history, our unique culture, and the natural beauty that surrounds us. Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of witnessing the Malta Airport Foundation flourish, as we invested over €2 million into the very heritage that makes our country such a sought-after destination, while fostering a deeper appreciation for our cultural identity among locals. The success of the Malta Airport Foundation is a shared one, and I would like to thank all the entities and organisations who have contributed to our journey thus far. Together, we are ensuring that what makes Malta unique remains at the heart of every visitor’s experience on our islands.

Celebrating ten years of the Malta Airport Foundation Back in 2014, on the 10th of September, the Malta Airport Foundation was established as a means for our airport to invest in local projects aimed at preserving and promoting our islands' rich heritage and marine environment. The decade-long journey has seen us dive into the depths of the Mediterranean Sea to explore the captivating world hidden beneath our islands, take a step back in time as we supported the restoration of buildings that saw important moments in history unfold, and support the embellishment of a few of the most remarkable churches within our neighbouring localities. Ten years on, the Foundation remains committed to leaving a lasting impact, and showcasing all that makes our Maltese Islands so incredibly unique.   For a closer look at some of the projects undertaken by the Foundation over these past years, check out the photos below, or visit maltairport.com/foundation.

Achieving #netzerocarbon status is part of a broader commitment to combat climate change by reducing the aviation industry's environmental impact. It is a challenging but increasingly critical objective for airports worldwide. Our latest step towards a more sustainable future is the launch of our Net Zero Carbon Plan, and the establishment of two important interim targets to ensure that we remain on the right track as we work towards our 2050 goal. Learn more about how we plan to reduce the emissions within our control by visiting https://lnkd.in/d3pXH_vN 🌍

Welcoming the world, one traveller at a time ✈ This week alone, we are expecting over 210,000 passengers to travel through our airport, as the the Santa Maria public holiday weekend edges closer and the summer travel rush reaches its peak.

08/08: The day our new apron, Apron 8 South, was officially integrated within aeronautical charts.

2023 marked a milestone year for Malta International Airport, as we achieved record-breaking results while setting into motion an ambitious €250 million investment programme. With our ambitious plans now underway and a €60 million capital investment earmarked for 2024, we're looking forward to taking our service quality levels to new heights, and welcoming 8.45 million guests by the end of this year. To our team, the driving force behind our success, our shareholders and our guests - thank you for joining us on our journey.  

“Whereas corporate responsibility was once considered secondary to a company's core business, a company's long-term success now hinges on its ability to not only deliver a strong financial performance, but also to serve a social purpose and commit to sustainable environmental practices.” Our Head of Sustainability and Analytics Justine Baldacchino shed light on how our company is charting its path towards achieving #netzero status by 2050 in the latest edition of FIRST magazine. Read on about how our company is engaging our team members and investing in a cleaner future as we continue working towards achieving this ambitious target here: http://bit.ly/MIA-FIRST

Last year, Malta International Airport hosted more than 7.8 million passengers, exceeding 2019 results by 6.7% and confirming 2023 as the airport’s best performing year to date. In 2024, Malta International Airport is eyeing the 8 million passenger milestone.   At a press conference earlier today, CEO Alan Borg said that, “While travel demand has remained resilient throughout the year, we are entering 2024 with cautious optimism, as we expect to see passenger traffic growth level off over the coming months, while continuing to face macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.” Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/dzW92Nu9

Runway 05-23 is officially open. Malta International Airport’s secondary runway was closed back in October. Today, 35,000 tonnes of special asphalt, 35 kilometres of cabling and 6,500 square metres of paint markings later, our team brought the major rehabilitation project across the finish line. Click play to learn more about the project and take a closer look at what our team and stakeholders have been up to over the past weeks.