The Partit Nazzjonalista welcomes direct flights between New York and Malta by Delta Air Lines

The Partit Nazzjonalista welcomes with satisfaction the launch of direct flights between New York and Malta by Delta Air Lines.

These flights from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York to Malta, which began today, are positive news for our country and an important opportunity for Malta’s tourism industry, particularly with regard to the American market, which is known for its potential to attract high-value-added visitors.

This direct connection between the United States and Malta will further strengthen Malta’s accessibility to one of the largest markets in the world and create new opportunities not only for tourism, but also for business, investment and cultural exchanges.

However, this opportunity also brings with it greater responsibility for politicians and all those involved in the shaping of public policy. Malta must be prepared to meet the expectations of tourists travelling long distances who are seeking an authentic, high-quality experience linked to the unique identity of Malta and Gozo.

It is therefore essential that we continue to protect and strengthen what makes Malta unique: our historical and cultural heritage, the character of our villages and towns, the cleanliness of public spaces, the aesthetic quality of the built and natural environment, as well as the protection of the environment around us.

The Partit Nazzjonalista believes that success in the tourism of the future should not be measured only by numbers, but also by the quality of the experience we offer our visitors and by the value they leave behind for our economy and our communities.

This positive development should serve as an opportunity for Malta to continue moving towards a more sustainable tourism model, one that places quality before quantity and keeps at its heart the Maltese identity which attracts so many people to choose our country as their destination.

08.06.2026