RB Link

RB Link is a separate airline brand that is 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
IATA ICAO Callsign
BI RBA BRUNEI
Founded-
Commenced operationsJuly 2019
Ceased operationsJanuary 1, 2020
HubsKota Kinabalu International Airport
Fleet size2
Destinations5
Parent companyRoyal Brunei Airlines
HeadquartersBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Websitewww.flyrb.com

RB Link began its first flight on 29 July 2019 to Kota Kinabalu. It will start out with two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by Malindo Air, to begin services.

Destinations

As of June 2020, RB Link operates to the following destinations:[3]

Country Ref
 Malaysia[4]
 Philippines[5]
Thailand [4]
China [4]
Hong Kong [3]
Macau [3]
Taiwan [6]

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.

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. "Intended destinations". flyroyalbrunei.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  4. "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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