8.45 Million Passengers Expected For Malta Airport In 2024

May 15 2024

Malta International Airport announced an adjustment to its 2024 traffic forecast and financial guidance, projecting 8.45 million passengers by year-end, an increase of approximately 650,000 passengers from 2023.

Building on record results from 2023, the airport reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with expectations of steady growth throughout the year. In April, Malta International Airport welcomed 774,562 passengers, marking a 9.3% growth in traffic volumes compared to the same period in 2023, alongside a 9.6% increase in aircraft movements.

Although seat capacity increased by 10.5% over 2023, the average seat occupancy on flights slightly decreased to 83.8%.

April’s top markets were Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Poland. The United Kingdom (+23.9%), Germany (+4.5%), and Poland (+47.0%) outperformed their 2023 results, while the Italian and French markets saw year-on-year declines of 2.8% and 3.8%, respectively.

Given the strong performance to date and a positive outlook for the remainder of 2024, Malta International Airport has revised its financial projections. The airport now expects revenues to total €132 million and a net profit of €44 million.

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First Love Island Malta Season 2 Contestant Revealed

May 15 2024

We have our first official Love Island Malta contestant – Kyannah!

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Kyannah Mizzi Debono is a 19 year old working in finance who took a break to enter the Love Island Villa.

Born April 1st, she resides in Buġibba and has, according to her bio, returned to her brunette roots after some time as a blonde.

She sports at least two tattoos (at least the ones visible) located on her wrist: a king of hearts tattoo and a three-letter tattoo in Asian script. She has also recently emerged from a. Two year relationship.

As anticipation ramps up ahead of the new season of the locally acclaimed reality show, we start to get our official look at who will be entering into the villa in the hopes of finding their soul mate.

What do you make of this first contestant?

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Nelly Furtado Announced for Isle of MTV 2024

May 14 2024

MTV has confirmed that Nelly Furtado will headline this year’s Isle of MTV Malta, joining a stellar line-up with DJ Snake and RAYE for the event on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.

Europe’s biggest free summer music festival has developed a reputation for legendary moments and star-building moments through the years, and fans encouraged to secure their tickets ASAP!

Nelly Furtado, the pop legend with over 20 billion global streams and more than 35 million album sales worldwide, is set to deliver an unforgettable performance with her return. Her illustrious career features three multi-platinum albums and multiple sold-out tours globally with tracks like ‘Promiscuous’, ‘Say It Right’, ‘Maneater’ and ‘I’m Like A Bird’, amongst many others.

Known for hits that have topped the Billboard Hot 100 and a Latin Grammy-winning Spanish-language album, Furtado continues to make significant marks in the music industry. Recently, she has collaborated with notable artists like Dom Dolla and reunited with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake for new music, promising an exciting set of classics and brand new bangers at the Floriana Granaries.

Isle of MTV Malta has been a pivotal event in the Maltese music scene for 15 years, drawing massive crowds with performances from music giants such as Lady Gaga and David Guetta, to name a few.

The event will be broadcast internationally on MTV and streamed live on Pluto TV, with on-demand viewing available later on Paramount+. The festival will kick off a week of music events across Malta, featuring renowned artists and vibrant nightlife from July 16th-21st.

Joseph Muscat to Return to ONE Radio With Emanuel Cuschieri Interview

May 14 2024

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is set to return to Labour Party broadcasting, marking his first appearance on ONE in years.

He will be interviewed by radio presenter Emanuel Cuschieri, a close confidante of Muscat, on Wednesday, May 15th at 6 PM. This interview follows Muscat’s recent appearances on other local networks, F Living and Smash, signaling a re-engagement with the media.

The upcoming interview has already sparked significant interest among followers of Muscat, with hundreds taking to the comments to express their enthusiasm online. Muscat’s return to ONE,

With much anticipation for the interview from core members of the Muscat and Labour following, paired with the uncertainty of the current political climate, the interview is expected to garner a fair amount of interest.

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