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AirBorneo has been allocated airport slots for direct flights between Kuching and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport — but the airline says it hasn't formally applied just yet. The slot allocation happened during the 158th IATA Slot Conference in Bangkok from June 9-11, where AirBorneo was listed alongside Riyadh Air, Virgin Atlantic, and SkyUp Nistru as new airlines receiving slots for Thailand services. According to Thailand's The Nation, AirBorneo was allocated 14 flights per week on the Kuching-Suvarnabhumi-Kuching route for the Winter 2026/2027 season (Oct 25, 2026 to March 27, 2027). [image: 1781503391488-airborneo-logo-resized.jpg] Source: Borneo Post However, AirBorneo has since clarified that no formal application has been submitted for the Bangkok route at this stage. "Destinations across the region are part of our longer-term route planning, but nothing has been formally confirmed," the airline said in a statement. AirBorneo stressed that its immediate priority is stabilising its current intra-Borneo operations following service disruptions earlier this month. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) identified Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Samui, and U-Tapao as airports experiencing strong travel demand ahead of the high season. Tourism Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah had earlier said the airline could expand to regional destinations including Thailand from 2027, subject to operational readiness. Location: Kuching International Airport / Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok Details: 14 weekly flights allocated for Winter 2026/27, pending formal confirmation Source: Borneo Post - AirBorneo clears key hurdle | AirBorneo clarifies no submission yet What do you think? Would you fly Kuching-Bangkok direct?

[image: 1781140099831-airborneo.jpeg] AirBorneo CEO Megat Ardian has publicly apologised for the recent wave of flight delays and cancellations affecting passengers across Sarawak and Sabah, while announcing that new ATR 72-600 aircraft are on the way. In a statement, Megat Ardian said the disruptions were caused by several aircraft being unavailable at the same time due to maintenance requirements and technical rectification works. "I would like to sincerely apologise for the disruption, inconvenience and uncertainty this has caused," he said. What Happened Multiple AirBorneo flights were delayed or cancelled in recent days, leaving passengers stranded across Sarawak and Sabah. The airline confirmed the root cause was overlapping maintenance schedules that took more planes out of service than expected. What is Being Done AirBorneo teams are working around the clock to restore normal operations Additional resources have been mobilised to speed up repairs New ATR 72-600 aircraft will be progressively introduced as part of the fleet renewal programme Affected passengers are being offered rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation Contact for Affected Passengers Local: 1 300 22 1388 International: +60-8253 7555 Location: Kuching / Sarawak-wide Details: CEO Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin apologises, promises fleet improvement with new ATR 72-600 series Source: https://dayakdaily.com/airborneo-ceo-apologises-for-flight-disruptions-says-new-atr-fleet-on-the-way/ Have you been affected by the recent AirBorneo delays?

Tbh when I first went to Sarawak Cultural Village, I thought it'd be one of those "for tourists only" places... Turns out it's way bigger than I expected — 17 acres of actual living museum, not just display. Every traditional house has real people inside doing crafts, cooking traditional food, telling their stories. Spent the whole afternoon there and still didn't cover everything. Here's what I think are the best bits [image: 1780726693527-resized_scv_bridge.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The Orang Ulu longhouse is the most photogenic spot. High ceilings covered in beadwork and murals, super vibrant colours. Someone was playing traditional instruments when I walked in — the atmosphere was genuinely something else. [image: 1780726694256-resized_scv_deck.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The bamboo walkway outside the Iban longhouse is another great photo spot. That bamboo bridge? Almost every shot looks like it could be a cover photo. [image: 1780726694918-resized_scv_lamps.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The handicrafts around the village are really well made — bamboo lampshades, beadwork, wood carvings. Good quality souvenir material. [image: 1780726696248-resized_scv_hall.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The stone carvings outside the Bidayuh longhouse caught my eye too. Spent a good 10 minutes just looking at the patterns. [image: 1780726696630-resized_scv_carvings.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) Don't miss the cultural performances — twice daily at 11:30am and 4pm. Traditional dance, music, and costumes. The energy live is something you can't capture on a phone. Practical Info ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Address: Pantai Damai, Santubong, Kuching (about 35 mins from city centre) Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm) Tickets: Malaysian - Adult RM95 / Child RM65 Non-Malaysian - Adult RM135 / Child RM85 (Cheaper online, above is walk-in price) ️ Combo with lunch available: RM138 (Malaysian adult) Real Reviews ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ "Very educational and interesting to learn about the different ethnic groups in Sarawak... the cultural dance performance is a must-watch!" — Azreen S. (Google Maps) "The staff are very friendly and explain their culture in each house. The bamboo bridge area was the highlight for me, really beautiful scenery." — Wei Ling C. (Google Maps) "Best place to bring overseas visitors. You can get a good overview of Sarawak's main ethnic groups in half a day. Just bring water, there's a lot of walking." — Kenji T. (TripAdvisor) RM95 might feel steep for locals, but if you've got friends visiting Kuching, this is the kind of place everyone should experience at least once. I've been three times and noticed something new each visit. Have you been? Worth it or not? Drop your thoughts below

Let's be real — if you visit Kuching and skip Sarawak Cultural Village, you haven't really been to Sarawak. This award-winning Living Museum sits on 17 acres of land right across from Damai Beach. Just 30 minutes from the city, and you get to experience the entire cultural tapestry of Sarawak in one place. [image: 1780538578622-scv_main.jpg] SCV entrance A friend took his family last month and his first words were: "It feels like stepping into another world." What's inside? A Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse, Orang Ulu Longhouse, Chinese Farmhouse, Melanau Tall House, Malay House, Penan Hut... and each one has real people telling real stories. Not some empty replica. [image: 1780538589481-scv_panoramio-resized.jpg] Panoramic view of the village The highlight? Two daily cultural shows — traditional dances, live sape music, the iconic Ngajat warrior dance. Real visitor reviews: 「The cultural show alone is worth the whole trip! — ★★★★★」 「I thought we'd breeze through in an hour. Ended up staying till closing. The guides at the longhouses were amazing storytellers.」— Google Reviews 「Way more immersive than a museum. My kids loved the interactive bits.」— TripAdvisor [image: 1780538589985-scv_village11.jpg] Traditional architecture inside the village There's also a Rainforest Music House showcasing traditional Sarawak instruments — the sape (a traditional guitar-like instrument), gongs, and bamboo percussion. Live performances throughout the day. More visitor feedback: 「The sape music was hauntingly beautiful. Bought my wife a handcrafted bead necklace from the Orang Ulu house.」— TripAdvisor 「For RM105 Malaysian rate, this is the best value attraction in Kuching. Period.」— FB Travel Group [image: 1780538590304-scv_cultural2-resized.jpg] Cultural dance performance Practical info: Address: Damai Beach, Santubong, Kuching Hours: Daily 9AM - 5PM (Shows at 11:30AM & 4PM) Tickets: Malaysian Adult RM105 / Child RM70 Non-Malaysian Adult RM155 / Child RM95 Book online for discounts ️ Lunch package available (~+RM40), decent food SCV App available with virtual tour & treasure hunt for kids [image: 1780538590861-scv_cultural1-resized.jpg] Traditional handicrafts on display Pro tip: Arrive early → explore the houses → catch 11:30AM show → lunch → afternoon free roaming → 4PM second show. Perfect day out. Have you been? Drop your experience below!