Air Malta query

chrissy777

Hi
Have just booked a holiday in Gozo, am now looking at flights, so far cheapest ive had is Air malta, but its just been pointed out its not ATOL protected, having never flown much, my experience with airlines is pretty limited, so what id like to ask is, what is the chances of this air line going bust by may next year, just been offered ATOL protected flights from another company but its almost £140 dearer, am on a limited budget as it is, so this is quite a lot extra for me , anyone give me any advice please?

PolishBigSpender

Any airline might go bankrupt by May next year, even British Airways!

ukmike

what is the chances of this air line going bust by may next year

Almost nil,it's their national airline.Very good too.

tizhimi

Air Malta are NOT going to go bust. They are as good as state owned. If you have any trouble message me 'cos I';ve got the mobile number of the Managing Director and I'll have words.

PolishBigSpender

sloppychops wrote: »

Removed my posts as it seems you cant say anything to some members without them resorting to name calling.

Is this the same person as another member called CRISSY77?

PolishBigSpender

chrissy777 wrote: »

Sloppy you came barging in going mad at me for not thanking everyone personally, odd how no one else complained, if you cant take it, dont dish it out in the first place, more important things in life, i suggest you try it sometime.

Give it a rest, will you?

chrissy777

i answered her last message

tizhimi

I'm sorry my post was funnier than yours. Please don't cry. OK, cry, it would be quite funny. But on another note i can say that Air Malta's free snacky/mealy thing is very nice and on par with BA.

GIRLPOWER_2

Depending where you are flying from I would be booking with Ryanair. Luton to Malta, then hire a car at the airport and drive over to Gozo. The car ferry will get you across in no time.

You often get flights for £10 each way.

Diamond_Olly

ATOL only really comes into play if you book a package i.e. flights + accommodation from the same operator, at the same time. What you've probably been offered is a flight with Airline Failure Protection built into the price. If you buy from a travel agent - this is what you will get - whether you book with Air Malta or another operator (however safest to double check with them at the time of booking).