Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2019 Apparently there is a new small local airlines called "SKS Airways" planning to start operation somewhere in the Q4 of this year. SKS Airways intends to fly to primary and unserved destinations in the country such as Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and even Taman Negara using several Twin-Otter aircrafts. News about SKS Airways: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/reopening-its-airport-oct-1-will-boost-pangkor-dutyfree-island It seems that it will begin its operations on Oct 1 with its first 2 routes are Subang-Pangkor-Subang and Subang-Ipoh-Subang. SKS Airways is also actively recruiting staffs for several positions on its social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/sksairways/ https://twitter.com/sksairways https://www.instagram.com/sksairways/ Official website: https://www.sksairways.com/ This will be really interesting and I really cannot wait for this tiny player to take off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted May 23, 2019 SKS Airways is owned by SKS Group, which is under the leadership of one Alan Sim. Apparently it's JB based. https://www.sksgroup.com.my/about-us/introduction/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2019 SKS Airways is owned by SKS Group, which is under the leadership of one Alan Sim. Apparently it's JB based. https://www.sksgroup.com.my/about-us/introduction/ and is SKS bus under SKS group? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 The route map with its initial destinations are up on the airlines' website now: https://www.sksairways.com/route-map Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 There is an airport at Sungai Tiang? Went to Google and learnt something new today. Never knew it exist! There is even a Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiudDNIf0Bc SKS Airways seems to be taking over Berjaya Air's previous role. Hopefully they are able to sustain their operation. Also announced their fleet: four DHC6 Twin-Otter. https://www.sksairways.com/about-us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2019 You can start booking flights on the airline's website now. The price not that cheap though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2019 The 1st DH6-300 Twin Otter aircraft for SKS Airways has departed from Sion Airport, Switzerland on 6th of December 2019 and expected to arrive in Subang Airport (SZB) around 5:30am on 10th of December 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 3:25 PM, Adam Lawrence said: The 1st DH6-300 Twin Otter aircraft for SKS Airways has departed from Sion Airport, Switzerland on 6th of December 2019 and expected to arrive in Subang Airport (SZB) around 5:30am on 10th of December 2019. Updated: It should be arrived in SZB today, Dec 11, 2019 and not on Dec 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2019 Their livery unveiled. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/80008-malaysias-sks-airways-eyes-twin-otters-for-regional-flights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 24, 2022 According to FR24 they gonna do Seletar-Kuching on an ATR72 come next month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2022 I wish there will be SZB-KCH route on the near future.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2022 On the ATR? It would take half a day just to complete a sector. Not sure whether it’s gonna be a popular route and in demand apart from during festive seasons and school holidays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2022 Suspension of Subang-Pangkor flights due to tourists’ preference for road travel, says exco IPOH, June 23 — Flight services connecting the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS), Subang, with Pangkor Island have been temporarily suspended, due to a not very encouraging response from tourists, who prefer to travel by land instead. Perak Housing, Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman, Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi, said that it was because the travel distance to Pangkor Island was reasonable and did not take too much time when using the land route. “Hence, the services have been temporarily suspended, from May 29, and it is a business decision of the company (SKS Airways Sdn Bhd). It plans to resume the service during peak seasons such as school holidays,” she said. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/06/23/suspension-of-subang-pangkor-flights-due-to-tourists-preference-for-road-travel-says-exco/13864 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, JuliusWong said: Suspension of Subang-Pangkor flights due to tourists’ preference for road travel, says exco IPOH, June 23 — Flight services connecting the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS), Subang, with Pangkor Island have been temporarily suspended, due to a not very encouraging response from tourists, who prefer to travel by land instead. Perak Housing, Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman, Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi, said that it was because the travel distance to Pangkor Island was reasonable and did not take too much time when using the land route. “Hence, the services have been temporarily suspended, from May 29, and it is a business decision of the company (SKS Airways Sdn Bhd). It plans to resume the service during peak seasons such as school holidays,” she said. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/06/23/suspension-of-subang-pangkor-flights-due-to-tourists-preference-for-road-travel-says-exco/13864 The fares they're charging is just too low for feasible twin otter ops. MASwing viking flights are slightly cheaper but that is with partial subsidies from the ministry of transport. SKS flight needs about 180 ish usd return flight per pax to be sustainable without pricing dynamic hierarchy in play. And that rate is still significantly cheaper than what air maldivian/winair flight charges. A similar STOL aircraft in Sabah which is the GAF Nomad is being charged RM8.5K per hour. Technically too far outreach in affordability for local demand. Only way for it to work is for Gulf/EU/Aussie/Japanese foreign tourist to fly them but not sure if that is working for the time being and it needs heavy marketing. Relying solely on locals(who majority are already used to LCC type fares) is not going to work. Edited June 28, 2022 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/28/2022 at 9:17 AM, JuliusWong said: Suspension of Subang-Pangkor flights due to tourists’ preference for road travel, says exco IPOH, June 23 — Flight services connecting the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS), Subang, with Pangkor Island have been temporarily suspended, due to a not very encouraging response from tourists, who prefer to travel by land instead. Perak Housing, Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman, Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi, said that it was because the travel distance to Pangkor Island was reasonable and did not take too much time when using the land route. “Hence, the services have been temporarily suspended, from May 29, and it is a business decision of the company (SKS Airways Sdn Bhd). It plans to resume the service during peak seasons such as school holidays,” she said. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/06/23/suspension-of-subang-pangkor-flights-due-to-tourists-preference-for-road-travel-says-exco/13864 I think another reason is because they do not have enough number of aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2022 I was going to use them on a trip to Redang but changed my mind. Cost wasn't the issue (although it was a concern) however the key issue was the strict limit on 7kg of luggage. Yes I know its a small plane but for many 7kg is too little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Can anyone confirm regarding SKS Airways as in Flightradar24, there are coupe of new routes that were loaded. All operated by ATR 72. Lately I noticed SKS is opening up an office at JB. https://www.jobstreet.com.my/en/job/hr-admin-senior-executive-johor-bahru-5166497?jobId=jobstreet-my-job-5166497§ionRank=1&token=0~752e889b-3028-4a59-91cf-79db89ad6dff&searchPath=%2Fen%2Fjob-search%2Fjobs-at-sks-airways-sdn.-bhd.%2F&fr=SRP View In New Tab JHB - KCH KI 216 5:00 - 7:00 KCH - XSP KI 315 8:00 - 10:00 XSP - KCH KI 314 11:00 - 13:00 MYY - SBW KI 247 11:10 - 12:10 SBW - MYY KI 246 9:10 - 10:10 SBW - KCH KI 221 13:10 - 13:50 KCH-JHB KI 217 14:00 - 16:00 KI 213 14:50 - 16:50 Edited November 11, 2022 by Zamir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 25 Malaysia regional carrier SKS Airways commits to ten E195-E2s https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/malaysia-regional-carrier-sks-airways-commits-to-ten-e195-e2s/153441.article Malaysian regional operator SKS Airways has committed to taking 10 Embraer E195-E2 regional jets from lessor Azorra, making it the type’s first operator in Southeast Asia. The commitment, announced during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition, will see the first E195-E2 delivered to SKS from 2024. The regional jets, which are configured to seat 136 passengers, will be based at Kuala Lumpur’s Subang international airport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted May 26 Wow, that's almost double the capacity of an ATR. Big dreams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
