Summary
- Air Busan’s inaugural charter flight brings 192 passengers to Penang.
- Flight supports the 63rd Orient and South East Asia Lions Forum.
- Penang explores new tourism markets through international charter flights.
GEORGE TOWN, November 13 — Penang welcomed its first direct charter flight from Busan, South Korea, on Thursday night, carrying 192 passengers aboard an Air Busan Airbus A321neo.
State tourism executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said the flight brought delegates attending the 63rd Orient and South East Asia Lions Forum. The event is expected to attract 6,050 delegates.
Nearly 70% from overseas. Wong said charter flights from Busan, Warsaw and Osaka would help Penang explore new international tourism markets.
He added that the state would assess demand for potential future direct connections with South Korean cities.
