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1.2.2024 3 NEWS 1.2.2024 FROM PAGE 1 Census data shows that men account for 76% of Malta's 9,033 CEO's and sen- ior officials, down from 81% in 2011. In the past decade the number of fe- male CEOs and senior officials, includ- ing legislators has increased from 1,104 to 2,175. But while 4% of all males over the age of 15 occupy such positions, only 2% of women do likewise. Moreover, while in 2011 the wom- en accounted for less than one fifth of CEOs and senior officials (19%), they now account for nearly a fourth (24%). But women are still a minority on ma- jor companies' boardrooms. Moreover, women account for just over a third (36%) of Malta's 30,982 managers, up from 27% in 2011. Wom- en also account for 22% of all employ- ers up from 15% in 2011 and for 31% of self-employed people with no employ- ees of their own, up from just 20% in 2011. But the situation is more promising for women in younger age groups. In fact, women account for 26% of all em- ployers aged under 40 and for 34% of self-employed aged under 40. e census breakdown shows that 42% of all CEOs and top management posts are over 50 years of age as was the case in 2011. Only 5% are under 30, and 22% are aged 30-40. e largest chunk (31.1%) are aged between 40 and 49. And while 4% of the population of the Northern, North Harbour and Western regions occupy top positions, the per- centage falls to 2.8% in Gozo and to 2% in the two southern regions. e census also shows that the princi- pal occupation of 56,112 of women aged over 15 is taking care of the house and family. ese include 18,002 women under the age of 60. e census also shows that there are only 4,130 men whose principal occupation is taking care of their house. Of these only 520 were aged under 60. But the survey suggests that the tra- ditional housewife is a dying breed. While 26% of all women assume this role, only 5.5% of women aged under 40 do likewise. Males Females Number % Number % Employers 9815 77.8 2801 22.2 Self employed with no employees 18696 69.5 8187 30.5 Employers aged under 40 3111 74.2 1083 25.8 Self employed aged under 40 7390 65.8 3837 34.2 CEOs and senior officials 6858 75.9 2175 24.1 All managers 19771 63.8 11211 36.2 Taking care of house and family 4130 6.9 56112 93.1 Men account for 76% of Malta's 9,033 CEO's and senior officials While 4% of the population of the Northern, North Harbour and Western regions occupy top positions, the percentage falls to 2.8% in Gozo and to 2% in the two southern regions KM Malta Airlines (KM) and Lufthansa Group (LHG) have signed a bi-lateral codeshare agreement connecting the networks and flights of the participating partner airlines. The Lufthansa Group consists of Lufthansa (LH), Austrian Airlines (OS), Brussels Airlines (SN), and Swiss (LX). This will apply for flights departing from Sunday 31 March 2024. This Codeshare agreement will en- able customers of the respective air- lines to book a single ticket across multiple flights involving KM, LH, LX, OS and SN. Through this agreement, KM Mal- ta Airlines and Lufthansa Group customers can now enjoy a smooth- er travel experience, checking-in at their departure airport and collect- ing their checked-through baggage at their destination. This agreement will result in KM Malta Airlines expanding its reach onto thirty-five new destinations across Europe through ser vices op- erated by LHG, in addition to their operations on the Malta – Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich direct operated flights. This partnership will allow Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brus- sels Airlines and Swiss to place their airline codes on the KM Malta Air- lines flights between Malta and Mu- nich, Vienna, Brussels and Zurich while enabling connectivity from their expansive global network to and from Malta. A spokesperson for KM Mal- ta Airlines, expressed enthusiasm about the agreement, stating, "this code- share agreement significantly broadens our reach to Europe. The Lufthansa Group holds an important position in the global aviation indus- tr y, and this collaboration is poised to enhance our presence in the Eu- ropean market. We look for ward to further collaboration with LHG to deliver more advantages to our cus- tomers." The KM Malta Airlines Summer 2024 schedule will operate from 31st March 2024 through until 26th Oc- tober 2024, with the airline ser ving 17 airports across 15 key Europe- an cities, namely, Amsterdam, Ber- lin, Brussels, Catania, Dusseldorf, London Gatwick , London Heath- row, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Prague, Rome, Vienna and Zurich. KM Malta Airlines and Lufthansa Group sign bi-lateral codeshare agreement