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Soaring airfares leave Sarawakians in the lurch

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Airfare during the Raya season can be quite expensive for Sarawakians wanting to return home. As the festive season approaches, many people will be looking to return to their hometowns and spend time with their families. However, the high demand for flights can cause the prices to skyrocket, making it […]

Scraping dynamic airfare pricing not the answer

KUCHING: Scraping dynamic airfare pricing would be the wrong solution, as it would result in losses for everyone, according to an aviation analyst. Daniel Mihar, who is affiliated with an investment bank here, came forward to defend the practice of dynamic pricing for airfares, arguing that it was a standard practice in the airline industry […]

Airlines told to help reduce airfares to Sarawak

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wants airline companies to do their part to reduce the recent spike in airfares to the state to help Sarawakians return home for the 12th Sarawak state election and the holiday season next month. Its deputy chief Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said apart from that, the wing hoped that […]

Outbound flight fares from Mukah increase

MUKAH: Airfares from Mukah to outside destinations in Sarawak have increased by RM11 since Aug 1. Local travel agent Mukah Travel Sdn Bhd (MTSB) recently announced the hike in the airfares on social media. “Please be informed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad will be implementing passenger services and security charges of RM11 to all passengers […]

Airfares to return to 2019 average by November

KUALA LUMPUR: Flight ticket prices are expected to return to the 2019 average by this November after airline operations resume at their actual capacity, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said, based on Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) analysis, the matter would however depend on the Covid-19 pandemic situation. […]