Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines’ maiden direct flight


Enjoy your stay!: The number of Chinese tourists who took direct flights to Penang reached 44,847, which was a 244.21% increase compared with 13,029 recorded in the same period last year.

GEORGE TOWN: The inaugural direct flight from Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport to Penang by Shanghai Airlines marks another significant milestone in the state’s efforts to penetrate the international tourism market.

The flight, which landed 7.11am at the Penang International Airport yesterday, is also the second direct flight between Shanghai and Penang after the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines on May 31.

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