KUCHING (Nov 13): Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, on Friday launched its inaugural flight from Kuching to Jakarta, marking the airline’s first route to Indonesia.

Its chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin, in a statement Friday, said the new route would strengthen connectivity between Kuching and Jakarta while fostering greater interaction between the two neighbouring regions.

“Jakarta is our first route into Indonesia and our third jet route since July. We see it as a link between neighbours rather than simply a market we fly into, and we hope it serves business travellers, families and visitors in both directions,” he said.

The launch ceremony was officiated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Kuching International Airport here.

Megat Ardian said the route was designed to support two-way growth, particularly by facilitating trade, investment and business partnerships between Sarawak and Jakarta through direct air connectivity.

He said the service would also create more opportunities for leisure travel, enabling Indonesian visitors to explore Sarawak’s Unesco World Heritage sites, rainforests and festivals, while travellers from Borneo could experience Jakarta’s food, fashion, creative and lifestyle offerings.

The service operates three times a week, on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, with fares starting from RM399 for Economy Class and RM888 for Business Class.

Tickets are available exclusively through AirBorneo’s official website at www.airborneo.com, its mobile application, ticketing offices and authorised travel agents.

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