Air Malta is offering rescue fares for passengers stranded in Sicily as a result of low-cost airline Ryanair abruptly halting flights to Sicily “for at least the duration of winter 2020/1,” Malta’s national airline announces.

“Air Malta will be stepping in, to ensure continued connectivity for this essential connection between the two Mediterranean islands. To minimise further disruptions, Air Malta is launching a special rescue fare for any Ryanair passengers that are expecting difficulties with their travel plans between Malta and Sicily,” Air Malta announce on Facebook.

Here’s what you need to do

Upon booking a flight with Air Malta, passengers can make us of the special promo code KMRESCFR20 and must also show their original booking with Ryanair at check-in. Terms and conditions for the use of the promo code include: bookings until 10^th November, you can travel between today, 26^th October and 28^th March 2021, and a 50 per cent discount on all Go Safe fares.

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Air Malta operates five weekly flights to Catania and will continue to operate throughout winter.