SilkAir to take over Penang services

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has reported that it will take over the operation of services between Singapore and Penang, Malaysia, effective December 1, 2009.

Singapore Airlines currently has a daily morning flight, while SilkAir has twice-daily frequencies to Penang.

By taking over the Singapore Airlines flight, SilkAir will serve Penang three times daily, with a morning frequency in addition to the current afternoon and evening frequencies. The flights are subject to regulatory approvals.

Chin Seng, CEO of SilkAir, said: "SilkAir looks forward to expanding our presence in Penang through the addition of our third daily flight between Penang and Singapore. With three times daily services from December 1, 2009, we hope to count on their continued support."

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