PENANG, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia welcomed the inaugural Spring Airlines (9C) flight from Guangzhou to the iconic island of Penang, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia.
Officially commenced on 1 February 2026, the new route operates three times weekly on every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday using an Airbus A320 (flight 9C7097) with a seating capacity of 186 passengers. The service is designed to meet the growing demand for both leisure and business travel to George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage precinct, scenic beaches, and renowned street food, while further enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
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