AirBorneo advises passengers to expect further schedule changes in Sabah, Sarawak amid fleet maintenance

KUCHING, July 6 — AirBorneo has warned passengers to expect further flight delays, cancellations and schedule changes over the coming days as maintenance work on several aircraft continues to constrain its operations across Sabah and Sarawak.

The airline said the disruptions, which have affected flights since June 5, were caused by a combination of unscheduled technical rectification work on several aircraft, ongoing scheduled maintenance, and operational and crew duty requirements.

In a statement today, AirBorneo said safety remained its highest priority and that aircraft requiring technical attention had been withdrawn from service as a precaution until engineers were satisfied they were fit to fly.

“With several aircraft undergoing maintenance and technical rectification concurrently, our operating fleet remains temporarily constrained.

“As a result, passengers should anticipate the possibility of further schedule changes, cancellations and delays over the coming days as aircraft are progressively returned to service,” the airline said.

AirBorneo advised passengers travelling during the affected period to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to minimise inconvenience.

The airline said its teams were working around the clock to reduce disruption and re-accommodate affected passengers on the earliest available alternative flights.

It added that it remained committed to restoring its full flight schedule as quickly as possible without compromising safety, while continuing to provide air connectivity across Sabah and Sarawak.

AirBorneo also thanked passengers for their patience and understanding, saying customers affected by the disruptions were being contacted directly with updates on rebooking and assistance.