AirBorneo has been allocated airport slots for direct flights between Kuching and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport — but the airline says it hasn't formally applied just yet. The slot allocation happened during the 158th IATA Slot Conference in Bangkok from June 9-11, where AirBorneo was listed alongside Riyadh Air, Virgin Atlantic, and SkyUp Nistru as new airlines receiving slots for Thailand services. According to Thailand's The Nation, AirBorneo was allocated 14 flights per week on the Kuching-Suvarnabhumi-Kuching route for the Winter 2026/2027 season (Oct 25, 2026 to March 27, 2027). [image: 1781503391488-airborneo-logo-resized.jpg] Source: Borneo Post However, AirBorneo has since clarified that no formal application has been submitted for the Bangkok route at this stage. "Destinations across the region are part of our longer-term route planning, but nothing has been formally confirmed," the airline said in a statement. AirBorneo stressed that its immediate priority is stabilising its current intra-Borneo operations following service disruptions earlier this month. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) identified Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Samui, and U-Tapao as airports experiencing strong travel demand ahead of the high season. Tourism Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah had earlier said the airline could expand to regional destinations including Thailand from 2027, subject to operational readiness. Location: Kuching International Airport / Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok Details: 14 weekly flights allocated for Winter 2026/27, pending formal confirmation Source: Borneo Post - AirBorneo clears key hurdle | AirBorneo clarifies no submission yet What do you think? Would you fly Kuching-Bangkok direct?

[image: 1781140099831-airborneo.jpeg] AirBorneo CEO Megat Ardian 正式向受影响乘客公开道歉，并宣布将引进全新 ATR 72-600 飞机来提升航班可靠性。 最近几天，AirBorneo 多个航班在砂拉越和沙巴延误或取消，不少乘客被滞留在机场。 为什么会这样？ CEO 解释，主要原因是多架飞机同时需要维修保养，导致可用的飞机数量不足。他强调安全第一，但也承认这次对乘客造成很大不便。 接下来怎么做？ 团队已经在 24 小时加班恢复航班 零件加快运抵，尽量减少后续延误 将逐步引进全新 ATR 72-600 系列飞机 — 之前已宣布的机队更新计划 受影响乘客可以安排改签、退款，有需要也会提供餐食和住宿 受影响乘客可以联系 本地热线：1 300 22 1388 国际热线：+60-8253 7555 地点： 古晋 / 全砂拉越 详情： CEO Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin 道歉并承诺引进新飞机改善航班可靠性 新闻来源： https://dayakdaily.com/airborneo-ceo-apologises-for-flight-disruptions-says-new-atr-fleet-on-the-way/ 你有中招吗？

[image: 1781140099831-airborneo.jpeg] AirBorneo CEO Megat Ardian has publicly apologised for the recent wave of flight delays and cancellations affecting passengers across Sarawak and Sabah, while announcing that new ATR 72-600 aircraft are on the way. In a statement, Megat Ardian said the disruptions were caused by several aircraft being unavailable at the same time due to maintenance requirements and technical rectification works. "I would like to sincerely apologise for the disruption, inconvenience and uncertainty this has caused," he said. What Happened Multiple AirBorneo flights were delayed or cancelled in recent days, leaving passengers stranded across Sarawak and Sabah. The airline confirmed the root cause was overlapping maintenance schedules that took more planes out of service than expected. What is Being Done AirBorneo teams are working around the clock to restore normal operations Additional resources have been mobilised to speed up repairs New ATR 72-600 aircraft will be progressively introduced as part of the fleet renewal programme Affected passengers are being offered rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation Contact for Affected Passengers Local: 1 300 22 1388 International: +60-8253 7555 Location: Kuching / Sarawak-wide Details: CEO Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin apologises, promises fleet improvement with new ATR 72-600 series Source: https://dayakdaily.com/airborneo-ceo-apologises-for-flight-disruptions-says-new-atr-fleet-on-the-way/ Have you been affected by the recent AirBorneo delays?