Penang Singapore Vtl Set To Start In Mid March

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The Penang International Airport has set up a medical laboratory for screening tests in preparation for the start of the vaccinated travel lane.BALIK PULAU: The air vaccinated travel lane (VTL) programme between Penang and Singapore is expected to commence from the middle of this month, state tourism and creative economy committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said today.
He said the authorities have in principle agreed with the implementation of the Penang-Singapore VTL and at the moment, all preparations for the implementation including at Penang International Airport (PIA) are proceeding smoothly.
“I have been informed that the authorities have given the green light for the air VTL between Penang and Singapore, and that it is expected to start from mid-March.
“All preparations are in progress, including at PIA, to receive the flights via the programme,” he said when met at the Escape Penang water theme park here.
On Monday, Yeoh who visited PIA, was reported as saying that Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd had carried out detailed preparations at the airport to ensure VTL flights between Penang and Singapore proceeded smoothly.
The planning included determining the aerobridge and special path for passengers to disembark.
“PIA has also set up a medical laboratory for screening tests,” he said.
Last December, the Malaysia Aviation Group had stated its desire for a Penang-Singapore VTL to revive economic activities between the republic and the state.
The VTL between Changi International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) began on Nov 29 last year. - FMT

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