Sarawakians welcome return of Kuching-Pontianak flights
KUCHING: After years of suspension, the direct AirAsia flight between Kuching and Pontianak is officially back in service, with operations set to begin on September 12 this year. The renewed route offers a faster and more convenient alternative to the long and often challenging land journey, which typically takes over five hours and involves narrow, […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights back in the air
KUCHING; AirAsia is bringing back direct flights between Kuching and Pontianak, following Indonesia’s reinstatement of Supadio Airport’s international status in West Kalimantan. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the move reconnects Sarawak and West Kalimantan after several years of suspension. “The return of this important air route marks a major milestone in reconnecting […]
More Kuching-Pontianak flights boon for tourism
KUCHING: An increase in daily Kuching-Pontianak flights from Feb 8 is expected to bolster the tourism industry in both Sarawak and Indonesia. Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono said the increased flight frequency comes at an opportune moment, coinciding with the rapid recovery phase of the tourism industry and […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights resume next year
DIRECT flight services between Kuching, Sarawak, and Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, are anticipated to commence next year. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this development followed discussions during the 10th Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Transport Cluster meeting in October this year. “The Consul-General of the […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights resuming soon
PONTIANAK: The direct flight route from Kuching to Pontianak will resume after it has received approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transport. The Governor of West Kalimantan, Bapak Sutarmidji M.Hum, said that this matter had been discussed with the management of AirAsia through a video call recently. “The decision now rests with the Indonesian Ministry […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights awaiting green light from Indonesian authorities
KUCHING: The flight connectivity between Kuching and Pontianak is pending approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is giving full support to AirAsia for the flight to resume and has constantly raised the matter. “I’ve personally spoken to Consul General of Republic of Indonesia […]