GEORGE TOWN: Penang has welcomed its first winter charter flight from Warsaw, Poland, marking a new addition to Malaysia's international air connectivity.

The flight, operated by Rainbow Tours using a 293-seat Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is part of the company's winter charter programme running from November 2026 to March 2027.

The seasonal direct service will operate once a week, providing greater accessibility for Polish holidaymakers visiting Malaysia during the European winter season.

The arrival was marked by a welcoming ceremony jointly organised by Penang Global Tourism (PGT) and Tourism Malaysia, together with tourism stakeholders and industry partners.