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Sebastian (PJ)
Hallo allemaal,
Vanaf 21 oktober 2003 heeft MAS (Malaysia Airline) een nieuwe vluchtlijn: Een direct flight vanuit London naar Penang en Langkawi.
Dit stond vanmorgen in de krant The Star:
Saturday October 11, 2003
Direct MAS flights from London to Langkawi and Penang
PETALING JAYA: The tourism industry in Penang and Langkawi is set to get a tremendous boost when Malaysia Airlines (MAS) begins direct flights from London to the two popular holiday islands later this month.
The twice-weekly B747 flights to Penang will depart from Heathrow Airport on Tuesday and Saturday from Oct 21. The flights will depart at 9pm GMT and arrive in Penang at 5.15pm (Malaysian time).
Flights to Langkawi will depart from London?s Heathrow Airport every Wednesday and Sunday from Oct 19.
In a statement, MAS said the direct flights were aimed at attracting more British and European tourists to Penang and Langkawi.
?With its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, duty-free shopping, laid-back and rustic environment and a wide range of luxurious hotel accommodation available, British tourists and holiday makers will find Langkawi an attractive and exciting holiday destination.
?Similarly, the long close historical ties between Penang and Britain from the time of its discovery by Captain Francis Light, its sandy beaches, wide range of tasty local cuisine, fine shop
ping and several places of interest will make Penang very attractive as well.
?The high pound sterling-ringgit exchange rate in favour of the British currency will make both island resorts even more attractive and enticing.
?MAS has received very encouraging bookings for both the inaugural flights to Penang and Langkawi from London thus far, with more bookings expected before the flight departure dates,? it said.
The airline is also planning special ceremonies to mark the two inaugural flights.
The flights will fly from the two islands to finish their journey at KLIA. At present, MAS operates 18 flights from London to Malaysia.
Personlijk zal ik, als een toerist, twee nachten in KL blijven voordat ik naar Penang of Langkawi gaan… Wat een wereld stad om te missen, jammer.
Groeten,
Sebastian
