SKS Airways, Malaysia’s newest commercial airline sent off its inaugural flight on January 25. This airline introduces short-haul routes to three popular island destinations in Malaysia – Pulau Pangkor, Pulau Redang and Pulau Tioman.
SKS Airways offers easy access to island hopping with flights commencing between Subang to Pulau Pangkor beginning 26th January; Subang to Pulau Redang beginning 31st January; to Pulau Tioman from Subang and Johor Bahru in the second quarter of 2022.
With the commencement of all three routes there will be 12 scheduled flights per day at a full daily capacity of 228 passengers, SKS Airways offers all-in fares from RM160 one way. SKS Airways adopts a 3-Tier Fare system which travelers can choose from depending on the destinations and time of bookings. They are SKS PROMO, SKS LITE and SKS PLUS.
| FLIGHT No. | DESTINATION From – To |
Flight Frequency | Effective Date | |
| KI | 6512 | Subang – Redang | Daily | 31-Jan-22 |
| KI | 6513 | Redang – Subang | Daily | 31-Jan-22 |
| KI | 6351 | Subang – Pangkor | Daily | 26-Jan-22 |
| KI | 6352 | Pangkor – Subang | Daily | 26-Jan-22 |
| KI | 6516 | Subang – Redang | Daily |
Second quarter 2022 |
| KI | 6517 | Redang – Subang | Daily | |
| KI | 6602 | Subang – Tioman | Daily | |
| KI | 6603 | Tioman – Subang | Daily | |
| KI | 6606 | Subang – Tioman | Daily | |
| KI | 6607 | Tioman – Subang | Daily | |
| KI | 6131 | Johor Bahru – Tioman | Daily | |
| KI | 6132 | Tioman – Johor Bahru | Daily | |
SKS Airways will begin operations with Twin Otter aircraft, well-known all over the world for toughness and reliability with excellent Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities which enables it to land comfortably on short airstrips. The 19-passenger turboprop Twin Otter aircraft is highly manoeuvrable, versatile and one of the most flexible planes ever built.
SKS Airways expects to appeal to IT-savvy Gen-Y and Gen-Z individuals, young families and all travelers and island lovers looking for an experience unlike any other for short weekend getaways at popular island destinations within Malaysia.
For latest updates, news, activities and promotions or to book your next island holiday with SKS Airways, log on to www.sksairways.com or follow SKS Airways on Twitter (twitter.com/sksairways), Facebook (facebook.com/sksairways), Instagram (@sksairways) and LinkedIn (SKS Airways).
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