Firefly Commences Inaugural Flight from Penang to Bangkok

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PENANG (November 04, 2023) -- Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), proudly marked the commencement of its maiden flight from its jet operations’ hub, Penang International Airport (PEN), to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok via flight FY3632 that departed at 4:00pm.

A send-off and welcoming ceremony was held at PEN, attended by Ooi Chok Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Penang Global Tourism, Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines (MAG), Captain Hamdan Che Ismail, Chief Operating Officer of Firefly, and senior officials from MAG and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

To commemorate the momentous occasion, departing passengers received special goodies at the gate prior to their departure to DMK which landed in Bangkok at 3:50PM local time. The return leg, flight FY3633 safely arrived back in PEN at 8:50pm, where passengers were greeted to a water salute and special kompang performance upon arrival.

Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from MAG, said, “This strategic expansion underscores Firefly's commitment to strengthening our footprint throughout the ASEAN region. The establishment of a direct connection to PEN exemplifies our dedication to driving growth in the northern hub. This development not only improves regional accessibility for domestic travellers but also open doors for international visitors, potentially boosting tourism, business travel and foreign investment. We are excited about the prospect of fostering increased connectivity and contributing significantly to inbound tourism.”

YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, said, “Welcome to Penang! I'm thrilled to announce the new Firefly Airlines' direct flight from Bangkok to our beautiful island. As the EXCO for Tourism and creative economy in Penang, I'm excited to share the rich culture, heritage, and natural beauty that Penang has to offer. With this new route, we're making it easier than ever for everyone to travel to Bangkok and, at the same time, boost our local tourism industry. Join us on this journey, and let Penang leave a lasting impression on you while fostering economic growth in our region.”

This new route will operate five times weekly, utilising the airline's retrofitted Boeing 737-800 aircraft equipped with 189 seats in Economy Class and features ergonomic seats and legroom, personal device holder, and USB type A and C power outlets for guests to charge their devices from the comfort of their seat.

Below is the flight schedule of this newly launched service:

Route	Flight No.	Dep/Arr Time	Days of Operation
PEN - DMK	FY3632	4:00PM-4:50PM	Mo, We, Fr, Sa, Su
DMK - PEN	FY3633	6:00PM-8:50PM	Mo, We, Fr, Sa, Su

For more information and to book your flights to Bangkok, visit the official Firefly website at https://fireflyz.com.my/