KUCHING: AirBorneo Airways (AirBorneo) announced the opening of ticket sales for its highly anticipated Kuala Lumpur route, marking a significant milestone in the airline's journey to strengthen connectivity between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia while expanding access to wider domestic and international destinations.

According to a statement, the new service will operate twice daily between Kuching International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, reinforcing Kuching's role as a strategic gateway while providing greater convenience and connectivity for leisure and business travellers.

“To celebrate the launch, AirBorneo is introducing its 'Sarawakku Sayang' fares of RM375 all-in for a one-way Economy Class ticket and from RM736 all-in for a one-way Business Class ticket, inclusive of airport taxes and fuel surcharges,” it said on Monday.

Bookings open on 7 July 2026 at 7:00 a.m. (GMT+8), with travel commencing from 20 July 2026, terms and conditions apply. Tickets are available exclusively through the official AirBorneo website at www.airborneo.com and the AirBorneo mobile app.

By offering tickets exclusively through its official booking channels, AirBorneo ensures customers enjoy the airline's lowest verified fares, transparent pricing, secure transactions, direct customer support and real-time booking updates.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of AirBorneo Megat Ardian Aminuddin said that the opening of ticket sales for the Kuala Lumpur route marks an important milestone in AirBorneo's growth journey as Sarawak’s connectivity with the rest of Malaysia and beyond continues to be strengthened.

“Kuala Lumpur is a strategic gateway that expands access to wider domestic and international destinations, creating greater opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and business.

“As Sarawak's airline, we are committed to connecting people, businesses and opportunities through safe, reliable and affordable air travel.

“The introduction of our 'Sarawakku Sayang' fares is part of that commitment, making travel more accessible while supporting Sarawak's ambitions for stronger connectivity, tourism and sustainable economic growth," he said.

The Kuala Lumpur route represents the first milestone in AirBorneo's long-term network expansion strategy.

As the airline continues to grow, it remains committed to strengthening Sarawak's connectivity, supporting tourism and economic development, and delivering safe, reliable and value-driven air travel for the communities it serves. -UKASnews