A possible AirBorneo service from Kuching to Korea is still at the study stage, with Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg suggesting it could take priority over Bangkok. Speaking after opening The Everly Lhesson Kuching on October 6, he said the apparent demand for Korea was greater, but the two destinations still needed to be compared before a priority was decided. That is not a confirmed route launch. No Korean airport, starting date, fare or timetable was announced in the report. Travellers should not treat the proposal as an available direct-flight option. The Premier linked AirBorneo's gradual expansion to improving connectivity ahead of the 2027 SEA Games in Sarawak. He said the airline would add flights according to need to complement other carriers, while its fleet and operations grow in stages.

AirBorneo is expected to add a direct Kuching-Jakarta route in October, according to an announcement made in Lundu on Sunday. The flight is expected to take about one hour and 20 minutes, creating a new link between Sarawak and Indonesia’s capital. The state has framed the route as part of its tourism and healthcare plans: visitors from Jakarta could reach Kuching directly, while patients may find the journey more convenient. Those are the government’s stated aims; the route’s actual passenger demand will become clearer after operations begin. The announcement did not specify a launch day, flight frequency, fares or when tickets would go on sale. Travellers should wait for AirBorneo’s booking details before making plans around the new service.

AirBorneo launched its Kuching–Kuala Lumpur jet service on July 20 with an RM375 all-inclusive one-way fare, positioning the state-owned airline as a price competitor on the route. [image: 1784541894083-airborneo-fare.jpg] Photo: Sarawak Information Department via DayakDaily At the launch, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the objective was not simply to maximise profit but to put downward pressure on fares between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. He said competing prices had already moved after AirBorneo introduced its fare. The airline began with two jet aircraft and planned to increase that to four within four to five months. New-generation ATR aircraft were also expected from 2027 to replace older turboprops inherited through the MASwings acquisition. RM375 was a launch commitment, not a permanent price guarantee The Premier said he hoped the all-inclusive fare could remain for at least the first year, and longer if market conditions allowed. Travellers should still check the live booking page because seat availability, travel dates, optional services and future fare changes can affect the final amount. The proposed use of future ATR aircraft on routes popular with university students was an idea raised at the launch, not a published student-fare programme. No eligibility rules, routes or application process were announced in the report. For Kuching passengers, the useful measure will be more than one advertised price: how many seats are sold near that level during school holidays and festive periods, whether flight frequency improves and how the airline handles delays or schedule changes. ️ Route: Kuching–Kuala Lumpur Launch fare: RM375 all-inclusive one way, subject to live availability Sources: DayakDaily · AirBorneo official site