Travel is reopening across Europe, but the Maltese are still hesitant to book, according to travel operators.
The cost of COVID-19 tests, inconsistent travel restrictions and paper-based documentation required in some countries is forcing many to delay their travel plans.
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can now download a vaccine certificate which will allow them to travel to and back to Malta with more ease, but for a number of reasons, the majority of Maltese are still waiting before booking flights.
Malta has now finalised testing its EU vaccine certificate systems, ahead of the official launch on July 1.