Director of SKS Airways, Dato’ Fahrul Rahman Ahmad, said now one can enjoy scenic views at a height of 10,000 feet via the two-way flight of Pangkor-Subang-Pangkor provided by SKS Airways.
“Pangkor Island becomes the first destination for the newest commercial flight company in Malaysia, SKS Airways.
“This maiden flight is meaningful and historical for SKS Airways as it marks the start of the commercial airline offering services for passengers, cargo and charter.
“Pangkor Island is one of the most popular island holiday destinations in the Peninsular. Its tax-free status is an added bonus for domestic tourism. Thus, we selected Pangkor Island as our first destination,” he said in his speech during the welcoming of the flight from Subang to Pangkor at the Pangkor Island Airport yesterday.
The maiden flight, KI 6357 departed from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and only took 55 minutes to arrive at the Pangkor Island Airport.
The aircraft weighing 5,670kg is able to fit a total of 19 passengers.
The flight which begins officially on January 26 provides opportunities for tourists to enjoy promotional prices till the end of March.
The promotional rates for one-way flight begins from RM160.00 while two-way flight begins from RM319.00.
On the average luggage size, SKS Airways offers 7kg of free baggage allowance and 3kg for hand luggage.
For further information and ticket bookings, visit its website: www.sksairways.com.
Fahrul added that besides offering easy access to visit the islands (island-hopping) between Subang and Pangkor Island, the company also provides flights to other destinations such as from Subang to Redang Island beginning January 31; to Tioman Island from Subang and Johor Bahru on the second quarter of 2022.
“With the opening of these three routes, there will be 12 scheduled flights daily with a daily full capacity of 228 passengers.
“SKS Airways uses a three-level fare system to be selected by travellers depending on the destination and time of booking: SKS PROMO, SKS LITE and SKS PLUS,” he mentioned.
Rosli Mansor
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