Air Malta has launched new uniforms for its cabin and ground crews.

The airline said that early comments on various social media indicated that the new uniforms were positively received by the staff.

Similar comments were expressed by the airline's customers on various flights today.

Joe Fava, Section Head Flight Services, who was the flight Purser on Air Malta's flight to Catania said: "All our crew today were really pleased to receive so many positive comments from the public, both at the airport and during flights."

Similar positive comments were also received from the cabin crew who uploaded several pictures of their new uniform on social networks.

Cabin crew also commented that the uniforms werenot only aesthetically attractive but also "practical to work with".