KM Malta Airlines has expanded its travel offering with the launch of a new car rental service available directly through its website, following a strategic partnership with global mobility technology provider CarTrawler.

The new service allows passengers to book car rentals seamlessly as part of their travel journey, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to providing a more connected and convenient end-to-end experience for customers.

Headquartered in Dublin, CarTrawler is a leading B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry. Its technology supports partnerships with major international brands including airlines, online travel agencies, hotels and travel platforms, offering access to car rental and mobility services in more locations than any other provider worldwide.

Since commencing operations in March 2024, KM Malta Airlines has sought to position itself as a modern national carrier focused on improving passenger experience. The integration of CarTrawler’s Connect Platform marks a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy, enabling travellers to manage more of their journey through a single booking platform.

Through the partnership, customers booking flights with KM Malta Airlines can now access car rental options from over 1,700 trusted providers across more than 50,000 locations worldwide, covering a wide range of travel needs including business trips, short breaks and family holidays.

The car rental offering includes a number of customer-focused benefits, such as no booking or card-payment fees, flexible cancellation terms, damage and theft coverage, and 24/7 multilingual customer support. Customers also benefit from competitive pricing and exclusive deals available only through KM Malta Airlines.

A key feature of the service allows passengers to add their flight number during the booking process. This enables rental providers to track real-time arrival information, helping ensure smoother vehicle collection in the event of flight delays.

The service is powered by CarTrawler’s cloud-based Connect Platform, which is already used by many of the world’s leading airlines, online travel agencies and travel brands. The platform is designed to integrate directly into partner websites and apps, offering customers a fast and secure booking experience while generating additional ancillary revenue for airline partners.

KM Malta Airlines said the new initiative forms part of its broader strategy to enhance connectivity, comfort and convenience for travellers choosing to fly with the national airline of the Maltese Islands.