The proposed transfer of AirAsia to Terminal 2 is reckless – FCAS – BorneoPost Online | Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News

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KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia's proposal to transfer its operations to Terminal 2 of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is reckless, said the president of the Federation of Associations Chinese Sabah (FCAS) Sri Tan TC TC Goh. 19659003] "We went through so many obstacles to move AirAsia from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1.

" The reason for the move was that the facilities at Terminal 2 were unable to cope with the volume of passengers at the airport. "

Goh regretted that the government appears to be in favor of AirAsia's request to return to Terminal 2.

He said that the facilities of the second terminal do not have was improved, and that there was no aerobridge to protect the passengers from the heat.

He pointed out that parking was also a problem at Terminal 2, adding that there was no designated area for buses to pick up tourists.

"The immigration hall at Terminal 2 was too small.

"This is not possible for AirAsia to provide better service by returning to Terminal 2."

Mr. Goh said that he was pleased with the plan from the low-budget carrier to ride more international routes to attract more tourists to Sabah. "

" In addition, Terminal 1 offers more airline options for tourists, including Malaysia Airlines (MAS). ) and Malindo Air.

"AirAsia should not be allowed to monopolize Terminal 2 and leave the tourists with no other choice for alternative airlines."

He went on to say that AirAsia stated that the airline accorded less importance to domestic flights, means that tourists must go through the hassle of getting to Terminal 1.

"How can this be an improvement in service?"
On another note , Goh said the Terminal 1 facilities had need He stated that the arrival of multiple flights was also a burden for immigration officers.

"We hope that the state government will establish a He also wished that the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and the management Airlines, including AirAsia, inspect existing facilities at Terminal 1, especially boarding card kiosks and baggage tags.

"There are always long lines of mail. waiting in these kiosks. "Many of these kiosks are broken and there is no staff to help and guide the tourists."

He stated that the automatic baggage check was chaotic and that it had to be rectified immediately to protect KKIA's reputation as an international landing.