LOT Polish Airlines’ first charter flight to Malaysia successful

LOT Polish Airways efficiently launched its inaugural constitution flight from Warsaw to Langkawi, marking a major milestone in strengthening journey hyperlinks between Poland and Malaysia. 

This new connection is ready to reinforce vacationer visitors between the 2 locations.

The maiden flight touched down at Langkawi Worldwide Airport (LGK) and was greeted by a welcoming ceremony led by deputy secretary-general for tourism Yasmeen Yasim of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Tradition.

Representatives from Tourism Malaysia, the Langkawi Growth Authority (LADA), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), and Nowa Itaka had been additionally current to have a good time this event.

The plane was honoured with a ceremonial water salute upon arrival, symbolising the rising ties between Poland and Malaysia.

The brand new direct flight will function as soon as every week each Sunday till March 2025, bringing extra comfort to the individuals of the 2 nations in bridging the financial and cultural change and funding. 

The introduction of this new route presents a superb alternative to draw extra European vacationers to Malaysia. As a part of the continuing efforts to advertise Go to Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia stays devoted to forging strategic partnerships with worldwide airways to spice up promotional initiatives and stimulate journey demand, additional positioning Malaysia as a prime vacation spot for world travellers.

Heat welcomes

As of September 2024, Malaysia welcomed 24,362 guests from Poland, surpassing pre-pandemic ranges and the whole of 21,472 Polish vacationers recorded in 2023.

As a part of the welcoming efforts, LADA can be planning a collection of promotional actions, together with guided excursions, cultural occasions, and immersive native experiences to make sure that Polish vacationers have an unforgettable expertise in Langkawi. 

LADA is optimistic that these initiatives will assist improve air arrivals and lift the whole variety of vacationers to Langkawi to an estimated 3 million by the top of this yr.

LADA CEO Haslina Abdul Hamid remarked: “The arrival of those constitution flights from Poland is a outstanding milestone for Langkawi’s tourism trade. We’re desperate to showcase the island’s pure magnificence and heat hospitality to our Polish guests. This initiative not solely boosts our native economic system but additionally strengthens worldwide relations and cultural change. Our partnership with ITAKA was formalised by means of a Memorandum of Understanding at ITB Berlin 2024.”