Air Malta (London Heathrow to Luqa International Airport)

Air Malta A320: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

Air Malta A320 at Luqa: Copyright Navjot Singh

Route: London Heathrow Airport to Malta Luqa International Airport

Departure date and time of flight: 10:50am on the 22nd October 2009

Flight Number: KM101

Flight duration: 3 hours 10 minutes

Class: Economy Class

Aircraft type: Airbus A320

Punctuality of the flight:

The flight was on time.

Any baggage issues:

No issues- the bags arrived on time and in one piece.

Comments on the check-in staff and any issues:

This was my first time to fly Air Malta and my first time to fly to Malta as well. We departed from Heathrow Terminal 4 on time and landed around 10 minutes earlier than schedule. The check-in staff were very friendly and helpful. There was no rush- everything was smooth.

Comments regarding the pre-meal service:

Choice of drinks (tea, coffee, orange juice, apple juice, lemonade or coca-cola), and a selection of Maltese red and white wines.

Comments regarding the first meal:

Lunch was served around an hour after take off (Just as we were over Paris...check out the photos!!). The meal consisted of roasted beef balls served with a healthy portion of slightly spicy steamed rice. This was accompanied with a soft bread. The beef balls were delicious- nicely blended in well with the fragrant rice. This was a traditional Maltese meal served with pride with true Maltese tradition!

The meal seems a bit small, but it was enough to fill the stomach for such a medium haul flight.

Comments regarding the drinks service:

A second round of drinks was offered after the meal- this included the complimentary selection French and Australian red and white wines.

Comments regarding the in-flight snacks (if any):

None

Comments on the in-flight system (if any):

In the A320, the in-flight system was provided in the form of a map of the route.

Comments of professionalism of the cabin crew:

Very professional staff and very friendly. They served in a true Maltese tradition!

Improvements that could be made:

This was a great flight, and on such a short flight, it is difficult to find any faults. Everything was just fine.

Comments on the interior of the aircraft (including seat comfort):

The aircraft was clean, the flight was not full and it was very comfortable to be able to sit and enjoy the flying experience with Air Malta.

Overall rating 1-10 (worst-best): 10