RB Link
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| Founded | - | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | July 2019 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2020 (re-merged back to Royal Brunei Airlines) | ||||||
| Hubs | Brunei International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 5 | ||||||
| Parent company | Royal Brunei Airlines | ||||||
| Headquarters | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
RB Link is a separate airline brand owned by Royal Brunei Airlines under a joint partnership with Malindo Air. Royal Brunei Airlines uses this brand to operate regional flights around Borneo, particularly to cities in Malaysia and Indonesia. It uses the same IATA code as Royal Brunei Airlines with its base also at Brunei International Airport. All of its aircraft, maintenance, insurance and staff will be provided by Malindo Air however the service and amenities onboard will be provided by Royal Brunei Airlines. The staff will also be trained to Royal Brunei Airlines service standards.[1][2]
RB Link began its first flight on 29 July 2019 to Kota Kinabalu. It started with two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by Malindo Air, to begin services.
In March 2020, the airline announced that it will temporary suspended its operation due to the coronavirus pandemic, border restrictions and the declining travel demand and consequently RB Link re-meged back to Royal Brunei Airlines.[3]
Destinations
As of June 2020, RB Link operates to the following destinations:[4]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brunei |
Bandar Seri Begawan | Brunei International Airport | Hub | [5] |
 Malaysia
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Bintulu | Bintulu Airport | Terminated | [6] |
| Kota Kinabalu | Kota Kinabalu International Airport | [5] | ||
| Kuching | Kuching International Airport | [5] | ||
| Sandakan | Sandakan Airport | [4] | ||
| Sibu | Sibu Airport | [4] | ||
| Tawau | Tawau Airport | [7] |
Fleet
As of July 2019, the RB Link fleet consists of the following ATR aircraft. All of its aircraft belong to, and are operated by Malindo Air.
| Aircraft | In Service | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-600 | 2 | 72 | Operated by Malindo Air |
| Total | 2 |
References
- ^ "Royal Brunei Airlines introduced RB Link Flights in partnership with Malindo Air". Singapore. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "Regional Service (RB Link)". Singapore. Archived from the original on 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ "Suspension of RB Link flights", flyroyalbrunei, 2022, retrieved 29 November 2022
- ^ a b c "Intended destinations". flyroyalbrunei.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ a b c "Royal Brunei begins RB Link operation from late-July 2019". routesonline.com. 26 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Royal Brunei suspends Bintulu flights". The Borneo Post. 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "Royal Brunei expands RB Link regional network in W19". Routesonline. Archived from the original on 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-21.