AirAsia X resumes KL-Changsha flights
SEPANG: AirAsia X (AAX) has announced the resumption of its services between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Changsha, a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance in China. This decision underscores the airline’s dedication to strengthening its foothold in the Chinese market, building on its recent inaugural flight to Xi’an last week. Starting July 5, […]
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libya after 10-year hiatus
TRIPOLI: The Turkish Airlines on Thursday resumed commercial flights to the Mitiga International Airport in the Libyan capital Tripoli, after a hiatus of 10 years, Mohamed al-Shohobi, the Libyan minister of transportation, announced in a press conference. “The arrival of the Turkish Airlines flight in the Mitiga International Airport today is a message of guarantee […]
Sarawak mulling direct flights to more Asian cities
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) is exploring opportunities to introduce direct flights to cities in the Asian region, including the possibility of reconnecting the Miri-Manila route. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is also exploring opportunities to expand air routes to Kalimantan and other cities within Sarawak. “We remember […]
Sarawak banking on good ties for additional flights
KUCHING: Sarawak is capitalising on its cordial bilateral relationship with Indonesia to bring more flights into the state from various destinations.Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the main objective of having more airlines plying between Kuching and other Indonesian destinations such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Medan is […]
France evacuates 736 persons from Niger, preparing next flight
PARIS: France has evacuated 736 persons from Niger, where a military coup has recently taken place, and is preparing the next evacuation flight, Sputnik quoted the French Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the ministry said the first two evacuation flights had landed in Paris, evacuating 350 French nationals, as well as citizens […]
Notify passengers on flight delays, airlines told
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Transport, hopes that in the future, issues concerning aircraft delays will be communicated to passengers in an effective and straightforward manner so that they are fully informed of the situation. According to Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, his ministry was aware […]
MYAirline launches new routes Kota Bharu, Penang and Sibu
KUALA LUMPUR: MYAirline Sdn Bhd (MYAirline), formerly known as Z9 Elite Sdn Bhd, on Monday (Dec 5) launched new routes from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, Penang and Sibu. In a statement, MYAirline said the all-in fares would start fro m as low as RM49* from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu and Penang and RM89* […]
Kuching-Pontianak flight expected to resume end of the year
KUCHING: The flight connectivity between Kuching and Pontianak is expected to resume by the end of this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said there have been numerous requests for direct flight to connect the two cities, especially for medical purposes. “If the flight is resumed, it will be more convenient for the […]
Don’t cancel flights of race participants, Abdul Karim tells airlines
KUCHING: Airlines, especially AirAsia, have been urged not to reschedule or cancel flights for participants in the International Dragon Boat Regatta. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he would monitor the matter closely. “Most participants have booked their tickets, (and) if their flights are rescheduled or […]
Sarawak expects influx of visitors following SOP relaxation
KUCHING: With the Sarawak government following the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures effective May 1, Sarawak is expected to see an influx of visitors. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this was also due to the increase in flight frequency to Sarawak. “On April 11, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) […]
