Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, says ticket prices on its routes have not increased following the launch of its booking website, as public criticism mounts over the airline’s fares.
AirBorneo said fares remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings, being subsidised under the rural air services (RAS) programme.
It also said the fare structure is calibrated to ensure operational sustainability while keeping prices at reasonable levels.
The airline’s booking website went live on Dec 10, offering tickets for travel from Jan 14, ahead of the legal and operational takeover of MASwings by AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd from Jan 1.
AirBorneo said all routes operated during its initial phase fall under the RAS network and mirror those previously served…