When we talk about Sarawak, there are certain things that pop into our mind. Among them are the Iban community, hornbills, the Borneo rainforest, Gunung Mulu National Park and the ‘Cat’ city.
Of course, there are many other things that can be associated with Sarawak. The largest state in Malaysia stretches some 800 kilometres along the northwest coast of Borneo, covering an area of 124,449.51 square kilometres, nearly equalling the size of peninsular Malaysia.
Air travel is essential for both Sarawak and Sabah
Given the large landmass of Sarawak, air accessibility is essential for travel throughout the state. The roughly 800km driving journey from Kuching to Miri takes more than 10 hours to complete while a flight needs just 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The efficient and comfortable air travel bonds distances between different places shorter than ever, seemingly. The continued growth of low-cost carriers makes air travel more accessible and affordable at the same time.
Flying can be fun and enjoyable if you know where to look for good value for money. For many travellers, it’s the little extra comforts and flexibilities that make the journey sweet and memorable.
Accessibility and affordability
Knowing that both Sarawak and Sabah belong to a unique market segment with specific needs to serve, Firefly is stepping up its effort to make your travel within and beyond Sarawak more accessible and affordable.
Just like many other places around the world, it’s always a good idea to start your Sarawak trip with the capital city – Kuching. From here, you can fly to Miri directly in 1 hour and 5 minutes – to carry out your business or explore further.
Beyond Sarawak, Firefly can also fly you from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Convenient flight schedule
Firefly offers once-daily flights connecting Kuching (KCH) and Miri (MYY), and Kuching (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
Altogether, the airline offers 35 flights weekly within East Malaysia, catering to both leisure and business travellers. The well-connected flight network translates into added flexibility and convenience for your travel plans.
With all those key destinations within your reach, connectivity is not an issue. In addition to direct flights, you can also opt for multi-city flights to suit your specific needs for added flexibility.
Be it a vacation, family or friend visit, Firefly connects you with your loved ones, your friends, your business partners, or someone special, regardless of where you are, far and near.
Privileges for flexi passengers
If your travel plan is likely to be affected by a developing or anticipated situation, make your trip flexible, right from the beginning!
When you upgrade to the Basic or Flex package, you get to enjoy exclusive privileges such as up to 30kg baggage allowance, in-flight hot meals, unlimited flight changes; together with priority baggage, boarding and check-in; all-seat selection, travel insurance and other value for money benefits.
Firefly’s competitive pricing without compromising on quality is something not to be overlooked. In addition to the FREE in-flight refreshments (peanuts, cookies and mineral water), the airline offers standard, FREE checked baggage up to 10kg.
If you are thinking of elevating your flight experience, there are three value bundles to suit your preferences: Plus, Extra and Flex. Passengers who opt for the Flex package get to enjoy the checked baggage allowance up to 30kg, for instance.
Other privileges include up to two times of flight changes; priority baggage, boarding and check-in; all-seat selection and travel insurance.
Comfort and relaxation onboard B737-800
While travellers continue to prioritize price and connections over other things, there is one distinction that everyone appreciates – a higher level of comfort and relaxation – with more space to relax and premium features to enjoy.
As you enter the cabin of Firefly’s revamped Boeing 737-800, a vibrant interior and warm smiles greet you straight away. Welcoming you on board an aircraft that sits 189 passengers, the refreshing ‘orangy’ appearance fills the air with a friendly and upbeat mood.
Ergonomic seats and extra legroom
Flying in comfort with enough legroom to stretch out may sound like a luxury for low-cost airlines. However, the generosity of legroom is such a special gift that Firefly wants you have it with you, wherever you fly.
Firefly takes pride in retrofitting ergonomic seats to it’s Boeing 737-800 cabin for added seating comfort. In an era dominated by the shrinking legroom phenomenon across the aviation industry, even a little bit of extra space makes all the difference!
In addition to the fresh-looking interior, the comfy seats delight you with upgraded features such as the USB Type A and Type C power outlets for charging your smart devices. Adding to it’s practicality, you can place your smartphone or tablet on the purpose-built device holder.
Fostering socioeconomic connection
Air connectivity is key to unlocking Sarawak’s economic growth while promoting mobility to keep someone or something close to your heart. Firefly holds a key role in enabling the cities and regions it covers to gain from its intra-Sarawak and intra-Borneo networks.
An increase in air connectivity will certainly help spur tourism, a vital economic contributor, for any connected city and region. It also attracts business investment and fosters economic activities while connecting family members, friends and strangers, far and near.
Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Kuching city centre. It’s the gateway to Sarawak with a handling capacity of five million passengers per annum. Operating a number of domestic and international flights including Firefly’s, the airport is serviced by coupon taxis and Grab taxis at the terminal area.
Attractions in Sarawak
Sarawak is home to many exciting attractions such as Cat Museum, Sarawak River Cruise, Kuching Waterfront (Esplanade), Borneo Cultures Museum, Bako National Park, Gunung Mulu National Park and Niah National Park, to name a few.
Flying economical without compromising on quality
Whether you are flying for business or leisure, a pleasant journey starts from choosing an airline that understands your needs.
Apart from the standard, FREE checked baggage of up to 10kg, make good use of Firefly’s convenient flight schedule, connectivity and affordability, all at your fingertips.
Firefly offers one-stop conveniences from destination planning to hotel booking and tour packages. The airline’s flexible packages allows to tailor your journey per your preferences.
Whether you are an occasional or frequent traveller, flying with an airline that prioritises passengers’ well-being means good value for money.
Enjoy the added flexibility and benefits to enrich your travel. And flying on the comfortable B737-800 makes your journey worthwhile. Of course, always keep a lookout for the low fares on offer.
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