Why will AirAsia stop Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu flights in February?

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AirAsia to Discontinue Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu Routes Due to Low Passenger Demand and Financial Losses

AirAsia Berhad will cease operating its Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu flight routes in February. This decision stems from persistently low passenger demand on these specific routes, which has led to increasing financial losses for the airline. The matter was formally communicated to the Minister of Transport Sarawak, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin.
Reduced Passenger Load on Specific Routes

While AirAsia Sarawak reported generally good passenger load factors for most of its operations in 2023, with expectations for similar performance in 2024, the Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu sectors have proven to be exceptions. Hamdan Mohamad, AirAsia Berhad's government relations officer, conveyed this performance assessment during a recent visit to the Minister of Transport Sarawak's office.
Financial Viability Concerns

The discontinuation of these routes is directly attributed to the airline experiencing escalating financial losses. The low passenger numbers have made these services unsustainable from a commercial perspective, prompting the strategic decision to cease operations on these specific Singaporean connections.
Communication with Sarawak Transport Ministry

AirAsia Berhad's leadership, including Hamdan Mohamad, met with Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin to brief him on the airline's operational performance and future plans. During this engagement, the specific issue of the underperforming Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu routes was raised and explained.

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