Abdul Karim Urges Public to Give AirBorneo Time to Settle

Abdul Karim urges public to give AirBorneo time to settle

KUCHING: Sarawak's new state-owned airline AirBorneo should be given time to adjust its fares after taking over from MASwings Sdn Bhd, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

AirBorneo fares draw public frustration, say prices higher than expected

SIBU: Community leaders and travellers told The Borneo Post they are disappointed that AirBorneo’s fares from Sibu remain high despite hopes for a more affordable state-owned airline.

AirBorneo Fares On High Side; Minister Says “Give It A Chance”

Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo launched its official website on 11 December, allowing the public to book domestic flights. However, the average ticket prices, ranging between RM200 to RM500 (one-way), quickly raised concerns among Malaysians. In response, the state Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah urged the public to be patient and give the airline time to adjust its fares. “The aircraft haven…

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

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Sarawak minister defends AirBorneo amid criticism over ‘high’ fares

Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah urges the public to be patient, saying that prices will adjust once the airline's operations mature.

Minister defends AirBorneo amid uproar over high ticket prices

By Shikin Louis KUCHING, Dec 12: Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has stepped in to defend AirBorneo amid rising public frustration over the airline’s ticket prices, stressing that the airline must first be given room to stabilise its operations. He explained that aviation pricing cannot be viewed in isolation, as fare levels must allow the airline to operate sustainably wit…