KUCHING, July 5 2026: Premier Abang Johari Openg said state-owned airline AirBorneo is expected to announce new, more competitive fares for its flight routes next week or mid-month, including fare packages that include baggage and in-flight meals at no additional charge.
He said the announcement involved several major routes, particularly the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching flight, in line with the state government's commitment to offering more affordable fares to the people.
"I can give you a little hint. The Kuala Lumpur-Kuching flight fare will be cheaper as we promised.
"The price also includes baggage and in-flight meals because usually airlines charge extra for baggage, but for AirBorneo everything has been calculated including meals on the plane," he said.
He said this when met by reporters after handing over Sri Satok Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) Building Construction Fund at the Datuk Amar Hajah Juma'ani Welfare Centre, here today.
Earlier this year, the premier announced that AirBorneo would commence jet aircraft operations in July 2026 as the second phase of the Sarawak government's expansion of the airline.
Initial operations are expected to involve Kuching routes to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore and Jakarta after the first phase focused on Rural Air Services (RAS) using turboprop aircraft.
He had explained that the development of AirBorneo is part of the Sarawak government's long-term strategy to strengthen air connectivity, boost the tourism sector, attract investments and create more economic opportunities for the people.
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