At 10:25 a.m. on September 24, 2024, flight from Kuala Lumpur bearing number MH748 of Malaysia Airlines landed at Da Nang International Airport, carrying 154 passengers to experience Da Nang city.
DA NANG – WELCOMING THE NATIONAL AIRLINE OF MALAYSIA AS THEY START OPERATING FLIGHTS TO THE CITY OF DA NANG 2024
The welcome program for Malaysia Airlines’ first flight to Da Nang city took place at the International Arrivals Terminal, Da Nang International Airport with the participation of leaders of the Department of Tourism, Central Airport Authority, and Port of Da Nang. Da Nang International Airlines, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company, City Tourism Association. Da Nang, City Tourism Development Promotion Fund. Da Nang, representatives of Malaysia Airlines and representatives of news agencies.
Within the framework of the program, a water spraying ceremony, a welcome art performance, flowers and gifts were given to the first passengers, and souvenir photos were taken. The Kuala Lumpur – Da Nang flight will be operated by Malaysia Airlines with a frequency of 7 flights per week utilizing the Boeing 737 – 800 aircraft.
Mr. Tan Van Vuong – Deputy Director of the City Department of Tourism. Da Nang said: “Malaysia always appears in the TOP 10 international markets coming to Da Nang city. Last August 2024, the city’s leadership delegation had a business trip to Malaysia, meeting and working with Malaysia Airlines to promote and promote Da Nang tourism in general and the Kuala Lumpur – Da Nang flight in particular. In the coming time, the Tourism industry will continue to coordinate with Malaysia Airlines to organize Famtrip, presstrip, and KOLs groups to experience Da Nang tourism and support communication activities to promote Da Nang to Malaysian tourists”.
Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), expressed his enthusiasm for the new route: “We are delighted to have launched our inaugural flight to Da Nang, achieving an impressive load factor of 90%, reflecting strong demand for travel to this beautiful city and symbolising another significant step in our commitment to being the carrier of choice for travellers. This new service marks our third destination to Vietnam, not only enhancing connectivity but also opens doors for our passengers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Da Nang, establishing the airline as the gateway to Asia and beyond.”
DANANG CENTER FOR TOURISM PROMOTION
