Thursday, July 28, 2005

Brunei abuzz with AirAsia news


By Rosli Abidin Yahya

The news that no-frills airline AirAsia may soon commence operation here has caused a buzz in the Sultanate.

Many applauded the decision that may allow AirAsia to operate from the capital as it could save people from making unnecessary journeys to neighbouring towns just to catch their flights.

Some budget travellers from Brunei seeking cheaper ways to travel to Kuala Lumpur take a 45-minute boat ride to Labuan or drive to Miri to catch an AirAsia flight.

"AirAsia caters for the population segment who could not normally afford to fly. It also opens opportunities for budget travellers to fly to other cities instead of their usual retreats in Miri and Limbang," they said.

Some locals may still want to travel by AirAsia which is more affordable to them. They said the budget no-frills airline would provide a healthy competition for the national carrier.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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