AirBorneo Defends RM375 Kuching-KL Fare After Public Feedback
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AirBorneo says its RM375 Kuching-Kuala Lumpur fare is all-in, after some travellers said the price still feels high.
AirBorneo chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin said the fare was set after comparing the lowest average fares offered on the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching route over the past six months, plus last year's average lowest fares.
He said the RM375 price includes airport tax, 23kg checked baggage, 10kg cabin baggage, meals and seat selection.
What passengers get
The airline said some cheaper-looking fares from other carriers may only show the base fare first, before add-ons such as baggage or meals.
Megat Ardian said AirBorneo wants to help keep fares between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia more stable, because high ticket prices were one of the biggest public concerns before the airline launched.
The fare is available for travel until March 27, 2027. AirBorneo will watch booking demand and competitor pricing before deciding how long to keep it.
Rural flights also being reviewed
AirBorneo is also working on reliability for its Rural Air Services network after recent disruptions.
The airline currently uses 14 turboprop aircraft for RAS flights: eight ATR 72-500s and six Twin Otters. It carries about 60,000 to 70,000 passengers a month on the network.
Megat Ardian said lower-demand rural routes may be consolidated to give aircraft more maintenance time, but he said this does not mean routes will be closed.
Location: Kuching / Sarawak air routes
Details: RM375 all-in Kuching-Kuala Lumpur fare; RAS schedule review expected after talks with the Ministry of Transport MalaysiaWhat do you think?
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