Juneyao Airlines and PGT sign memorandum to promote Penang in China
By V. Sivaji Penang’s efforts to promote tourism for the state in China received a further boost when Juneyao Airlines and Penang Global Tourism (PGT) signed a memorandum to this…
China Southern Airlines to double its flight frequency to Penang by next month
By V. Sivaji Penang’s tourism received yet another boost when China Southern Airlines announced that they will increase their flight frequency from seven flights a week to 14 flights a…
Penang Tourism Exco – Work on PIA expansion to start by Q3 this year
Work on the expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA) is expected to commence by Q3 of this year. In sharing this update, State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy,…
Thai Lion Air maiden flight to Penang International Airport
The maiden flight of Thai Lion Air was given the traditional water salute welcome at the Penang International Airport (PIA) yesterday evening. On hand to welcome guests was Tourism Malaysia…
Thai Lion Air to connect Bangkok to Penang wef April 5, 2024
Another international airline will connect Bangkok, Thailand to Penang. This time around, Thai Lion Air will offer direct flights from the Don Mueang Airport to Penang International Airport (PIA). The…
Juneyao Air from Shanghai to offer direct flights to Penang wef May 31, 2024
By V. Sivaji The impressive list of international airlines connecting Penang International Airport (PIA) to the outside world keeps growing. This time around, Shanghai-based Juneyao Air will commence direct flights…
Penang International Airport – Penang CM welcomes move by MAHB to call for tender exercise
YAB Chow Kon Yeow The Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow has welcomed the move to call for the tender exercise to upgrade and expand the Penang International Airport…
Penang Tourism Exco – Penang’s tourism industry has seen a remarkable recovery
Penang’s Top 10 international arrivals in 2023 via the Penang International Airport are Indonesia, followed by Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Australia, UK, Japan and other Commonwealth countries. At present,…
flydubai direct flights to Penang and Langkawi to commence wef Feb 10, 2024
By V. Sivaji Come February 10th, 2024, flydubai will make its inaugural flight to the Penang International Airport (PIA) here. The daily connection will offer connectivity to more than 120…
Tourism Exco – Penang’s tourism industry has rebounded strongly
YB Wong Hon Wai By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai hailed the whopping 132% increase in tourist arrivals in Penang for…