Summary
- Xiamen Airlines carries 295,238 passengers since September 2023.
- Direct flights generate over RM150 million in economic benefits for Penang.
- Penang strengthens tourism and cultural cooperation with Xiamen University.
GEORGE TOWN, November 10 — Direct flights between Penang and Xiamen have carried 295,238 passengers since September 2023, generating over RM150 million in economic benefits.
State tourism executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said Xiamen Airlines operated 2,014 flights through November 8, 2026, recording an average passenger load factor of 85%.
Wong disclosed the figures during a meeting with 50 postgraduate students from Xiamen University. The discussions focused on tourism cooperation, cultural heritage preservation and academic exchanges.
Penang and Xiamen established sister-city relations in 1993, strengthening longstanding cultural and economic ties.
