Technical fault delays Air Malta flight: Company says safety is top priority

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Air Malta can confirm that flight KM514 scheduled from Malta to Vienna today 17 th November carrying 170 passengers and 7 crew on board on the Airbus A320-214 , returned to Malta shortly after take-off due to technical reasons.

All passengers and crew were disembarked safely shortly after landing at 08:07 local time at Malta International Airport.
Customers will be provided with hotel accommodation during the day and a replacement delayed flight will operate at a later timing (to be confirmed).

Customers booked on KM515 from Vienna to Malta will also be provided with hotel accommodation and a replacement delayed flight at a later timing (to be confirmed).

Update on re-scheduled flights:

Malta to  Vienna departure 21.00 hrs.

Vienna to Malta departure at  23.50 hrs

Safety is Air Malta’s top priority. The airline gives utmost importance to the safety and well-being of its customers and crew and apologises for this disruption caused by circumstances beyond its control.

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