Kuala lumpur: AirBorneo reaffirms its commitment to maintaining fair and reasonably priced air fares across its Rural Air Services (RAS) network, as it prepares to commence full operations following its takeover of MASwings.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, AirBorneo stated that all the routes operated during the initial period of operations were under the RAS network, exactly the same as those currently operated by MASwings and within Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan. The fare structure is calibrated to support the continuity and sustainability of operations, considering the subsidy provided by the public service obligation agreement with the Federal Government ('RAS Agreement').

The airline emphasized that there had been no increase in fares on any AirBorneo routes compared to the MASwings fares. The rationale of the RAS Agreement is to maintain fares at reasonable prices that balanced accessibility and operational sustainability.

Moving forward, AirBorneo plans to continue engaging with the Federal Government and explore other options to obtain the best possible air fares for travelers in East Malaysia. Any adjustments will be made once a new RAS agreement is mutually agreed upon with the Federal Government.

For non-RAS routes to be launched in the future, AirBorneo is developing an affordable pricing strategy that enables the airline to consider its costs while also delivering value, connectivity, reliability, and punctuality.

AirBorneo's booking website launched on December 10, with tickets available for booking from January 14, 2026, in line with the legal and operational takeover of MASwings by AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd effective January 1, 2026.