The latest buzzing news in town is regarding Royal Brunei Airlines’ route suspensions which have raised many questions as it undoubtedly came as a shock to almost everyone including myself. Many questions such as its efficiency, its financial state are now starting to surface.How will it effect our tourism industry?
On board Royal Brunei Airlines
Undoubtedly, the affected ones will mostly be those who wish to travel to Australia and vice versa especially those who wish to travel to Perth, Brisbane; Auckland of New Zealand; Kuching; and Ho Chi Minh.
I cant help but talk about this matter too as I can feel the frustration and perhaps confusion among Bruneians especially those who are currently studying and perhaps considering to study in Australia. This is because I once studied in Perth and having RBA back then was a luxury and brought much convenience. Although I had to wait for the next flight as there were only one or two flights per week to Bandar Seri Begawan from Perth, but it was comforting to know that RBA was there to serve us.
Royal Brunei Airlines
Although this is seen as a stabilisation plan, but I cant help feeling sad about the situation. Let’s hope that RBA will be able to bounce back and able to relaunch the routes in the very near future.
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