Haze forces AirBorneo Airways to cancel two flights from Kuching

Two regional flights have been cancelled at Kuching International Airport due to deteriorating haze conditions affecting visibility in the area. AirBorneo Airways suspended its services to Mukah and Tanjung Manis as air quality fell below safe operating standards for commercial aviation.

The cancellations underscore the ongoing challenges posed by transboundary haze in the region, which periodically disrupts air traffic and travel schedules across Sarawak and neighbouring areas. Airports in the region have established protocols to ensure passenger safety when atmospheric conditions compromise visibility and operational safety.

Passengers affected by the cancellations were advised to contact AirBorneo Airways for rebooking options and further information regarding alternative travel arrangements. The airline did not specify when services would resume pending improvement in air quality conditions.

Kuching and other parts of Sarawak experience seasonal haze, typically linked to land clearing activities in the region. Authorities continue to monitor air quality indices to determine when flight operations can safely resume.