KM Malta Airlines on Friday (today) announced the launch of its new mobile app, putting an end to a years-long complaint that Malta’s national carrier did not have a dedicated mobile app.

The app allows travellers to manage their travel plans directly from their smartphones, enabling them to search and book flights, while also managing their active bookings.

It was developed as part of a collaboration with Branchspace, a digital technology company for airlines with headquarters in London.

The new KM Malta Airlines app

Among its key features, the app includes check-in, secure payments, and easy booking options, with KM Malta Airlines stating that these have been designed to “provide ease of mind and deliver a great travel experience.”

KM Malta Airlines launched on 31st March 2024, after Government had announced in October 2023 that it would be closing previous flag carrier Air Malta on 30th March 2024. The new airline is expected to carry marginally more passengers and employ the same number of workers as Air Malta, while also keeping its strongest routes.

Over the years, Air Malta was often criticised for not having a dedicated mobile app. As a result, customers had to access the airline’s website from their phones, being faced with glitches when trying to access bookings and purchasing tickets.

KM Malta Airlines stated that the launch of this app is an “important milestone in the airline’s digital strategy to make every stage of the passenger journey easier, better and seamless.”

The KM Malta Airlines mobile app is now available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.