The proposal to base at least one FR aircraft in Malta has been on the table for some time. According to
The Times of Malta, Ryanair is close to agreeing a long-term deal with the government to base one of its aircraft there.
This aircraft is expected to operate on several new routes, including two in Spain and one in the Netherlands.
It is hoped the move will attract more visitors to Malta and sources said it was necessary because the trend among modern-day travellers was to go away more often but stay for fewer nights.
The sources said the government - not Ryanair - will have the final say on the routes serviced by the aircraft since it is keen to ensure that routes serviced by other carriers and tour operators are not adversely affected by this agreement. Ryanair agreed to this condition after initial opposition.
Still no reliable hint on where will be located the first base in Central-Eastern Europe. So well guarded secret or the issue postponed again?