Robin
Azzurra has been losing money from its schedule operation and not from its charter flights. According to 'Airline Business' monthly magazine, Azzurra has been ranked the 30th largest charter carrier in the WORLD with annual growth of over 50% in revenue passenger kms (RPK).
I my opinion Air Malta should not sell Azzurra. After all 'Group 7' are in a worst financial situation. Air Malta should transfer some of its 320's to Malta and use them for our charter operation and low cost service to Stansted. Image-wise it will be suicide for Air Malta to use aircraft wearing the 'Air Malta brand' on the low cost schedule.
Sahha ghalikhom.