AirBorneo says flight disruptions to continue as concurrent aircraft maintenance hits Sabah, Sarawak services

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AirBorneo has confirmed ongoing flight disruptions across Sabah and Sarawak, with delays and cancellations expected to continue over the coming days due to concurrent aircraft maintenance and technical rectification works.

In a statement, the airline said the disruptions began on June 5 and have affected a number of its services in the region.

It said the situation was caused by a combination of unscheduled technical rectification on several aircraft, scheduled maintenance already underway, and operational and crew duty requirements.

“In every case, our decisions have been guided by a single priority: the safety of our passengers and crew,” the airline said.

AirBorneo said aircraft requiring technical attention had been withdrawn from service as a precaution until engineers were fully satisfied they were fit to fly.

It added that with several aircraft undergoing maintenance and technical checks at the same time, its operating fleet had been temporarily constrained.

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

The airline urged passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport, adding that its teams were working around the clock to minimise disruption and re-accommodate affected travellers on the earliest available flights.

Affected passengers are being contacted directly and may also reach AirBorneo’s Customer Care team at +60-8253 7555 (international) or 1-300-22-1388 (local), or via its website for assistance and updates.

“We thank our passengers for their patience and understanding and remain committed to delivering safe and reliable connectivity across the region,” it said.