By V. Sivaji
Sichuan Airlines becomes the latest airline providing direct connectivity between Chengdu and Penang adding to the vibrant tourism arrivals from China.
Chengdu is also known as the Land of the Panda.
Airbus A320 flight no 3U3911 landed at the Penang International Airport at 11.45pm bringing some 145 passengers.
Present to welcome the guests was State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy Yb Wong Hon Wai along with Samuel Lee, Deputy Director General (Promotion 11) of Tourism Malaysia
Also present was Yu YanBing, Deputy Director, Commercial Department, Sichuan Airlines and his team were also on hand.
Sichuan Airlines will operate flights from Chengdu to Penang five times a week.
Others present to welcome the passengers were Abdul Hadi Che Man, TM Director (Northern Region), Dr. Annuar Mohamed, Motac Penang Director among others.
Sichuan Airlines operates an all Airbus fleet of 212 aircrafts.
