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Federal govt must be sensitive on airfare costs

KUCHING: The federal government through the Ministry of Transport needs to exert a firm stance to prevent airline companies from arbitrarily raising ticket prices. According to Senator Michael Mujah Lihan, the government needs to be sensitive to the issue of flight ticket costs, especially in supporting domestic tourism efforts to Sarawak and Sabah. “Through the […]

IATA: Global air travel demand continues to recover in 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The recovery in air travel continued in December 2023, with the total 2023 traffic edging even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA said total traffic in 2023, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), rose 36.9 per cent compared to 2022. “Globally, the full-year 2023 traffic […]

Karim woos Indonesian airlines to enhance connectivity

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has held discussions with several Indonesian airlines to facilitate the introduction of additional direct flights between Indonesia and Sarawak. During his recent visit to Indonesia, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he had engaged in meetings with two airlines from Indonesia. “The […]

Our very own airline

‘We (Sarawak) are in the Borneo Island, if people want to come here, they need to take a flight because they cannot use any other mode of transport, but the airfare is expensive.’ – Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Of all the visionary and transformative policies and initiatives that the state government is […]

Sarawak’s very own airline at the latest early 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak’s own airline expects to begin operating by end of the year or early next year, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “I’m very sure by the end of this year or early next year, we will have our own airline, flying around Southeast Asia. […]

AirAsia bags World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at Skytrax World Airlines Award

PARIS: AirAsia has been voted the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 for the unprecedented 14th time in a row, marking the airline as a global benchmark of airline quality and excellence. The airline also emerged as the Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia 2023, as voted by travellers who participated […]

Acquisition of MASwings needs detailed study

DARO: A detailed study needs to be conducted because managing an airline company is not cheap and involves significant capital expenditure, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) said that while he personally supports it, a detailed study needs to be carried out to ensure that […]

Taking over MASwings more viable than creating new airline

KUCHING: It is more viable for Sarawak to take over MASwings, provided the debts and governance issues are resolved, compared to setting up a brand new airline company. Professor Geoffrey Williams, an economist at the Malaysia University of Science and Technology, said taking over an existing company means easier access to licences and infrastructure. In addition, […]

Govt may reschedule flights to avoid clashing with prayer times: Hasbi

KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Transport (MoT) will consider rescheduling flights to ensure they do not clash with Muslim prayer times, said its deputy minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. In light of this, he noted that travellers must plan their trips appropriately. “Passengers must know our schedule. It’s also difficult to change flight schedules as prayer […]