KUCHING, Dec. 15 -- AirBorneo has clarified that there has been no increase in airfares on any of its routes following the recent launch of its booking website.

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings.

"The fare structure is calibrated to support the continuity and sustainability of operations, taking into account the subsidy to be provided by the public service obligation agreement with the federal government.

"There has been no increase in fares on any AirBorneo routes compared to the MASwings fares, and the rationale of the Rural Air Services (RAS) Agreement is to maintain fares at reasonable prices that balance accessibility and operational sustainability...