RB Link
IATA ICAO Callsign
BI RBA BRUNEI
Founded-
Commenced operationsJuly 2019
Ceased operations2020 (re-merged back to Royal Brunei Airlines)
HubsBrunei International Airport
Fleet size2
Destinations5
Parent companyRoyal Brunei Airlines
HeadquartersBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Websitewww.flyrb.com

RB Link was a separate airline brand owned by Royal Brunei Airlines under a joint partnership with Malindo Air. Royal Brunei Airlines used this brand to operate regional flights around Borneo, particularly to cities in Malaysia and Indonesia. It used the same IATA code as Royal Brunei Airlines with its base also at Brunei International Airport. All of its aircraft, maintenance, insurance and staff was provided by Malindo Air however the service and amenities onboard was provided by Royal Brunei Airlines. The staff was also 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 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 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 consisted of the following ATR aircraft. All of its aircraft belonged to, and was operated by Malindo Air.

RB Link Fleet
Aircraft In Service Passengers Notes
ATR 72-600 2 72 Operated by Malindo Air
Total 2

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Regional Service (RB Link)". Singapore. Archived from the original on 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  3. ^ a b c "Intended destinations". flyroyalbrunei.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Royal Brunei suspends Bintulu flights". The Borneo Post. 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Royal Brunei expands RB Link regional network in W19". Routesonline. Archived from the original on 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
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