News & Reviews:   Flights

AirBorneo, a Sarawak-owned airline, has announced plans to begin scheduled flights connecting East Malaysia with Peninsular Malaysia later in 2026, strengthening domestic air connectivity and laying the groundwork for future international services. The airline currently operates rural routes within Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan under the former Rural Air Services network previously managed by MASwings, and aims to expand beyond these services with larger aircraft.

Since early this year, the Sarawak government has taken over MASWings and renamed it AirBorneo. It will take a few more months for the airline to be fully operational, as according to Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at a recent corporate dinner event, it will begin regional jet operations by July 2026.

In yet another year, AirAsia has announced new fixed fares for Malaysians for the upcoming Chinese New Year in January 2025. Customers who have been looking to "balik kampung" can now book their flights online on AirAsia Move from a starting price of RM328, all-in-one way.

Previously, we mentioned that MYAirline will suspend its service from 12 October onwards. In regard to this news, AirAsia announced the company will provide support for passengers and employees affected. That said, what does this company have to say about it?