GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18: Penang has received its first charter flight from Haikou early this morning, marking it the first destination in Penang for China’s low-cost carrier 9 Air. The airplane arrived at 5.32 am, at the Penang International Airport, which was accompanied by the traditional water salute, which is a ceremonial salute only those…
GEORGE TOWN – Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded a robust rise in international arrivals between January and September, driven primarily by visitors from Indonesia and China. Latest figures from the Immigration Department showed Indonesia remained Penang’s largest source of foreign arrivals, with 284,364 visitors in 2025, a 12.3 per cent increase from 2023. China registered…
Penang will soon be connected directly to Haikou, the capital of China’s Hainan Province, as Chinese carrier 9 Air prepares to launch chartered direct flights between the two cities starting November 18. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, announced that the new Haikou–Penang route will operate three times a…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has strengthened its tourism and air travel ties with China following the launch of Xiamen Airlines’ new direct flight between Quanzhou and Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight, MF8661, landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at about 2.45 pm on Wednesday, marking the start of regular services between the two…
JAKARTA: Indonesia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward deepening their aviation ties, with both nations agreeing to expand civil aviation cooperation that will pave the way for new direct flight routes and stronger tourism and trade links. The agreement was formalised during a bilateral aviation meeting held in Istanbul from October 22 to…
SINGAPORE – Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, has been named the Official Premium Partner for Riyadh Season 2025, solidifying the airline’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s most-awaited worldwide entertainment event. The partnership was officially sealed at a ceremony that was attended by His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Alshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors…
GEORGE TOWN: Travellers travelling between Singapore and Penang will soon have another option to choose from, as Scoot is increasing its flights between the two destinations from three daily flights to four starting on Nov 22. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, stated that another increase in services is…
GEORGE TOWN: Batik Air will expand its operations in Penang with two new direct international routes from Medan and Singapore starting December 8, 2025, further strengthening Penang’s position as a key aviation hub in northern Malaysia. The announcement followed a meeting between Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) Wong Hon Wai…
Aviation centre HANOI: The province of Bắc Ninh is preparing to establish itself as Vietnam’s next big aviation centre with the major expansion of Gia Bình International Airport to increase total passenger and cargo handling capacity by 2050. Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh has approved modifications to the airport’s master plan for 2021-30, providing…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s got a new door to the northern part of China with the inaugural arrival of China Eastern Airlines’ Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur flight. The first service, which arrived at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 4.30 am yesterday, flew in from Wuhan and was given a warm reception by Tourism Malaysia officials. Dubbed…
