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Hailing from Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, Royal Brunei Airlines has been the country’s official airline since its inauguration in 1974. Operating primarily out of Brunei International Airport, the airline provides passenger service to various destinations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Royal Brunei Airlines’ aircraft includes 5 Airbus A320s and 7 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As of the most recent count, the airline employs about 1,400 personnel. The Brunei Investment Agency, a sovereign wealth fund of the government of Brunei, has complete ownership of the airline.

In 2019, Royal Brunei Airlines further broadened its global reach by becoming the first full-fledged member from Southeast Asia in the Oneworld airline alliance. The airline takes pride in its three-tiered service classes, including Business Class, Economy Class, and Economy Lite, each promising to deliver a distinct experience of Bruneian hospitality.

The airline’s commitment to outstanding service has earned it several prestigious recognitions from Skytrax, including accolades for cabin crew performance and economy-class catering. Some of the airline’s most frequented long-haul routes include flights to London, Melbourne, Dubai, Hong Kong, and major cities in Malaysia and Indonesia, emanating from its Brunei base.

Apart from passenger services, Royal Brunei Airlines also offers various other services, such as aircraft maintenance, ground handling, cargo, and charter flights. In recent times, however, the airline has had to contend with certain financial difficulties stemming from market competition and the fluctuating oil prices in Brunei.