Royal Brunei Airlines has started a direct flight route connecting Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, with Balikpapan, Indonesia. Starting on February 19, 2025, Royal Brunei Airlines operates this direct route using Airbus A320neo aircraft. The flight is scheduled to depart from Brunei International Airport (BWN) at 07.00 local time and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan at 20.30 local time. The return flight from Balikpapan to Brunei is scheduled to depart at 21.20 local time.
This route is available twice a week, with an additional departure option from Brunei at 04.50 local time, arrive in Balikpapan at 06.20 local time. The return flight from Balikpapan to Brunei is scheduled to depart at 07.10 local time.
To support the smooth operation of this flight, PT JAS Aero Engineering Services (JAE), a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service provider in Indonesia, provides aircraft certification service for Royal Brunei Airlines’ operations in Balikpapan.
Air Canada increases capacity from Dublin
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, has announced a significant increase in capacity on its popular routes from Dublin, providing more choice and flexibility for Irish customers travelling across the Atlantic. Following the announcement that Dublin Airport’s passenger cap has been paused for this summer, the global airline has added additional flights to the must-see cities of Montreal and Vancouver, while also continuing to provide year-round service to Toronto.
Starting this summer, Air Canada will increase its popular Dublin to Vancouver route from three to five times per week during peak periods, while also extending its operating season, to give Irish customers the opportunity to take their trip to new heights. As the only airline to fly between Dublin and British Columbia, these extra flights are designed to give customers easy access to one of the country’s finest regions, boasting unspoilt scenery, cultural landmarks, and a thriving arts scene. Departing Dublin on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and returning from Vancouver on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, flights will be operated by the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners from 2 May 2025.
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