CHEAP HOTEL MURAH KUALA LUMPUR PRICE RATE

Hostel Cosmopolitan

No. 73 & 75 Jalan Haji Hussein Off Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kampung Baru, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur Affordable, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi are available at Hostel Cosmopolitan, located just a 6-minute drive from KL Tower and Dataran Merdeka. It also provides bicycle rentals and laundry services.   Fitted with parquet flooring, rooms are simply decorated and come with either shared or private bathrooms. Mixed dormitory rooms also come with personal lockers.   Hostel Cosmopolitan is a convenient 7-minute drive from Suria KLCC and Kampung Baru, famous for its local eateries. It takes 45 minutes by car from the hotel to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.   The lounge provides a cosy area where guests can read and meet other travellers. The front desk can also help to arrange massages and excursions to local attractions.

Hotel Facilities

General

Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air Conditioning, Designated Smoking Area, Snack Bar, Sun Terrace

Activities

Massage

Services

Laundry, Currency Exchange, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Shuttle Service (surcharge)

Internet

Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 5 per day.

Hotel Policies

Check-in   From 14:00 hours

Check-out   Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment   Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Children and extra beds

Free! All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.   One older child or adult is charged MYR 20 per night and person in an extra bed.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Euro/Mastercard, JCB

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

FROM RM MYR 55

Serenity

20 Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

A 5-minute walk from local food at Jalan Alor, Serenity provides dormitory rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Located in Changkat Bukit Bintang, it has a shared living area and kitchenette.   Serenity is a 15-minute walk from Suria KLCC and Bukit Bintang Monorail Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Petaling Street (China Town) and a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.   Simply furnished, dormitory rooms come with wooden bunk beds. Guests have access to a shared bathroom and toilet.   The hostel provides laundry services, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

MYR 25

Hotel Facilities

General

24-Hour Front Desk, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air Conditioning, Designated Smoking Area

Services

Laundry

Internet

Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Parking

Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Hotel Policies

Check-in   From 13:00 hours

Check-out   Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment   Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Children and extra beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

No credit cards accepted, only cash

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

hotel rates from RM25

Submarine Guest House Central Market

No.9 – Level 2, Lebuh Pudu, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

A 2-minute walk from Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, Submarine Guest House offers private and dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Providing free Wi-Fi, it also has a shared pantry, living room and a computer corner.   Simply furnished, rooms are fitted with carpeted flooring and air conditioning. The shared bathrooms have shower facilities.   Submarine Guest House Central Market is a 3-minute walk from Chinatown. Suria KLCC and Petronas Tower are about 7 minutes’ drive away. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a 55-minute drive away.   Guests can arrange airport transfers at an extra charge. The non-smoking guesthouse also provides luggage storage.

MYR 56

Hotel Facilities

General

Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air Conditioning

Services

Airport Shuttle, Shuttle Service (surcharge)

Internet

Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in   14:00 – 00:00 hours

Check-out   Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment   Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Children and extra beds

Free! All children under 7 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

No credit cards accepted, only cash

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

UFO Capsule Hotel

No. 30, Jalan 1/77A, Kampung Dollah, Off Jalan Pudu, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

This hotel is situated just behind Berjaya Times Square, a shopping mall which houses an indoor amusement park. It features capsule rooms with free Wi-Fi access.   Located within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, UFO Capsule Hotel is just a few steps from the famous Bintang Walk, where shopping and entertainment options reside. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.   Air-conditioned capsule rooms are equipped with satellite TV, a radio and an alarm clock. The separate public lounge houses a common bathroom.   UFO Capsule has a front desk that is open 24 hours. Guests can store their belongings in the lockers

MYR 28

Room rates RM28

Tiara Guest House

23 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Set within a double-storey town house, Tiara Guest House offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi in Bukit Bintang. It is a 5-minute walk from shopping at Pavilion and Sungei Wang.   Located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle Area, Tiara Guest House is a 5-minute walk from both Raja Chulan and Bukit Bintang Monorail Stations. KLCC and the famous Petronas Twin Towers are a 5-minute drive from the hostel.   Tastefully decorated in warm colours, rooms at Tiara come with tiled flooring and wooden furnishings. Five shared bathrooms are available throughout the hostel, each equipped with hot and cold showers.   Guests may watch TV at the common lounge area, read a book at the outdoor garden courtyard, or arrange day trips at the tour desk. Tiara also provides a 24-hour front desk, as well as laundry and ironing services.   A daily Continental breakfast and local dishes are served at the hostel’s shared dining area. There is also a shared pantry where guests can prepare light meals.

RM MYR 75.20 per night

Irsia BnB

34 , Lorong 1/77 A , Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah off Jalan Pudu , Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Irsia BnB is just a 5-minute walk from the Bukit Bintang area and Berjaya Times Square and provides simple accommodation with free Wi-Fi. It has a common living area, a tour desk and a reading area.   Rooms have either a fan or air conditioning, and are fitted with colourful beddings. Guests share a common bathroom.   The Guest Kitchen provides a simple breakfast daily for guests’ convenience. Other services include luggage storage facilities at the 24-hour front desk and laundry services.   BnB Irsia is a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

MYR 70

Ribbon Stayyz Bed & Breakfast GuestHouse

No 31-M1 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 50000 Kuala Lumpur Ribbon Stayyz Bed & Breakfast GuestHouse is located in Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, just 5 minutes’ walk from Chinatown. The guest house offers a lounge, mini library, and free Wi-Fi.   Guests can browse the DVD library for a movie to watch in the lounge. The guest house offers tour arrangements and provides luggage storage while guests are on excursions.   Breakfast is served daily, and an all-day free flow of coffee and tea is available. Snacks can be bought at a 24-hour convenience store at the guest house’s doorstep.   The dormitory rooms at Ribbon Stayyz are air-conditioned and feature shared bathrooms. A hairdryer is provided upon request.   Walking from Berjaya Times Square and Sungei Wang Shopping Complex takes 20 minutes. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

RM 55 per night

Stay Green Inn Hotel

No. 11, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Housed in a shophouse along Petaling Street, Stay Green Inn offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi. It provides 24-hour reception, computer stations and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV.   Stay Green Inn is a 5-minute drive from lively Bukit Bintang and a 15-minute drive from KL Sentral Train Station. It is a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.   Simply furnished, rooms and dormitories come with air conditioning. They offer access to shared bathroom facilities.   Guests can enjoy the daily night market along Petaling Street and the numerous eating options surrounding the property.

RM 75 per night semalam sehari

Earth Hour to hit klcc petronas twin tower disappear for 60 minute joint more than 2,000 cities around world expected to participate in rolling event. Saturday 28 march 2009 would be a great time to be an astronaut with a window seat in a rocket ship circling the earth.  That way you’d be able to watch as the lights go out in more than 2,000 cities around the world during Earth Hour, a coordinated event that aims to draw attention to climate change and global warming with Empire State Building and Petronas twin Towers join list of modern marvels switching off for Earth Hour

Lights are scheduled to go out at hundreds of popular tourist landmarks and buildings worldwide, including New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow and Nairobi.

Organized by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by a host of powerful names — from celebrities Kevin Bacon and Donny and Marie Osmond to global figures Archbishop Desmond Tutu and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon — the rolling electric turnoff will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time, beginning in Fiji and following time zones around the globe.

The idea came about two years ago in Sydney, Australia, when more than 2.2 million people turned out their lights at the same time. Last year, lights were flicked off in about 400 cities.
In Paris, known historically as the City of Light, the Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Notre Dame will go dark.

In New York City, the lights will dim at Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and the United Nations Headquarters.

Lights will go off at the Niagara Falls, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and Chicago’s Sears Tower.

Los Angeles structures participating in the event include the Capitol Records Tower, the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, the Getty Museum and the Griffith Park Observatory.
In London, City Hall and the London Eye will blink off, as will the lights at many of the city’s hotels. F

Toronto’s signature Fairmont Royal York will illuminate its indoor pool area with more than 100 floating candles and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will light up its famed lakeshore with ice luminaries and invite guests to gather around a fire for an old-fashioned storytelling session under the stars.

Several airports also plan to participate in the eco-friendly event. But don’t be alarmed — there is no plan to put anyone in harm’s way by turning off important runway or tower lights.

Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, will turn off many of the indoor and outdoor signs, some lights in the terminals and many of the moving walkways.

At Los Angeles International Airport, the focus will be on the iconic 100-foot tall colorful light pylons will be lit solid green for 60 minutes before Earth Hour and then be turned off completely for the event.

Vegas … without the glitz
Las Vegas, reputed to be so well-lit that it’s visible from space, may turn out to be the most dramatic place to be during this year’s Earth Hour.

In downtown Vegas, 5,000 green, glow-in-the-dark necklaces will be handed out to visitors. Then the giant overhead screen that usually displays an eye-popping laser light show will be used to air a video about Earth Hour and then lead the crowd in a countdown to lights out on the street
At 8.30pm on March 28, the lights will go out on the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza, as modern day Egyptians join Earth Hour’s global call for action on climate change.

Around five thousand years after their completion, Egypt’s Great Pyramids will stand as a key symbol of what can be achieved through collective action when around 2,400 cities and towns in 82 countries turn off their lights for Earth Hour.
The lights will also go out for Earth Hour on another of the ancient world’s great monuments, the Acropolis in Athens, a poignant icon in the birthplace of modern democracy for the world’s first global vote between Earth and climate change. Athens to cast its vote for Earth by switching lights off at the Acropolis

The symbolism of these antiquities’ involvement and that of two of Egypt’s modern icons, the Cairo Tower and Bibliotheca in Alexandria, has great significance for Earth Hour Executive Director, Andy Ridley.
Two great symbols of the twentieth Century, the Empire State Building in New York and Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, are the latest in a long list of modern marvels turning their lights out for Earth Hour. While the famous Arch of Wembley Stadium in London will fittingly turn off its lights during a ‘friendly’ International Football match.

With Earth Hour coordinators in Egypt, Abercrombie & Kent, pledging to hold Earth Hour vigils in their campsites across the globe, even the most remote corners of the world will be given the opportunity to Vote Earth

PT (Persero) Perusahaan Penerbangan Garuda Indonesia is the national airline of Indonesia. It is named after the mythical bird Garuda. In Indian Vedic tradition, Garuda is the carrier of the Hindu god Vishnu; a representation of Garuda appears in the coat of arms of Indonesia. The airline is based in Jakarta at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, with hubs at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, Juanda International Airport, Surabaya, Polonia International Airport, Medan, Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, and Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore.The airline flies to a number of destinations in South-East,East Asia, the Middle East and Australia. It also previously flew to several destinations in Europe. However, as of June 2008, Garuda, along with all Indonesian airlines, is banned from flying to the EU. It is wholly owned by the Indonesian Government and employs 6,285 staff (as of March 2007).

In-flight services

Garuda Indonesia is a full-service airline, in contrast with the ‘no frills’ low-cost carrier. The class configuration is divided into executive (business) and economy class. The airline lacks products often associated with the top international airlines, such as personal TV screens in all classes and business class seats which convert into beds. However, the introduction of such products may become viable in the coming years due to the recent restructuring and consolidation of the airline, which has delivered good profits in the first half of 2007.

Executive Class

Executive Class is available on board all Garuda Indonesia aircraft with seat pitch ranging from 41-58″. On selected aircraft, in-seat TVs are available. A range of hot and cold food and beverages is available, and snacks or meals are offered depending on the length of the flight. Fine wines are offered on international flights.

Economy Class

Similarly, Economy Class is available on board all Garuda Indonesia aircraft. Seat pitch ranges from 30-35″ depending on the aircraft. Hot and cold meals or snacks and beverages, are offered depending on the length of the flight. Fine wines are offered on international flights.

In-flight entertainment

In-flight entertainment is available on board selected aircraft. Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft feature cabin screens with Airshow, a moving map system to allow passengers to track the progress of their flight, as well as feature films and short movies. Audio programming is also available.

In addition, Garuda Indonesia ordered 10 Boeing 777-300ER and 50 Boeing 737-800 during the Singapore Airshow. These new aircraft will be fitted with a new in-flight entertainment program and a new cabin ambience.

Newspapers and magazines

Newspapers and magazines are provided to all passengers on board Garuda Indonesia flights free of charge. An in-flight magazine, Garuda In-Flight Magazine, is also available as free reading material.

Destinations

Garuda currently operates flights to a total of 43 destinations (23 domestic, 20 international) throughout East and South East Asia, Australia and the Middle East, with Australia and Japan being vital tourism markets.

Codeshare

Garuda Indonesia also offers flights to 13 other international destinations through code-share agreements with:
China Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Gulf Air
Hainan Airlines
Korean Air
Singapore Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Qatar Airways
SilkAir
Vietnam Airlines
Oman Air

Ticketing

A 24-hour call center is available for local customer access and is a means of booking flights since the airline’s website does not handle bookings. However, passengers from worldwide can also book all Garuda flights online via http://garuda-indonesia.co.uk. It is the airline’s official UK-website. The e-ticket system (using paperless or electronic tickets) has been introduced on all domestic flights and flights to Singapore originating from Jakarta. This system computerizes the ticketing method, in which a traditional paper ticket is no longer required.

Frequent flyer program

Garuda Frequent Flyer was launched in September 1999.In 2005, Garuda Indonesia relaunched its frequent flyer program called Garuda Frequent Flyer (GFF) with a new look, new benefits, and new services. The new program allows members to earn miles on domestic and international flights and has four tiers of membership covering GFF Junior, Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum benefit levels. New services for GFF members include a new website at http://gff.garuda-indonesia.com, including an on-line mileage calculator for earning and redemption, on-line mileage balance, on-line personal profile management, and downloadable forms.

Executive Lounge

The Garuda Executive Lounge is open to passengers travelling in Executive Class, as well as those holding a Gold or Platinum Garuda Frequent Flyer card. Passengers with an Executive Card Plus card or Garuda Indonesia Citibank credit card can also gain access to the lounge. Lounges are located at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and throughout Indonesia,offering food and drinks, wireless internet, showers, meeting rooms and business services.

 Jakarta Indonesia

Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (Malay: Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei, or RBA, is the flag carrier airline of the Sultanate of Brunei. It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei. Its home base is the Brunei International Airport in Berakas, just to the north of the capital city of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan.

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Royal Brunei Airlines was established on 18 November 1974 with two Boeing 737s.The airline’s first flight was on 14 April 1975 from the new Brunei International Airport to Singapore. Flights to the then British colony of Hong Kong and the city of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching in East Malaysia/Malaysian Borneo started the same day. Early route expansion included services to Manila, Philippines in 1976, and Bangkok, Thailand in 1977.

Royal Brunei acquired a third Boeing 737 in 1980, allowing the airline to reach Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1981 and Darwin, Australia, in 1983.
From National Independence
After the independence of Brunei from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984, services commenced to Jakarta, Indonesia, on 3 January, thus linking all the other five capital cities of ASEAN to Brunei.

Three Boeing 757 aircraft were purchased in the mid 1980s to enable the airline to expand to Taipei in 1986, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1988. In 1990, Royal Brunei began their first flight to Europe when they started services to Frankfurt, Germany, via Bangkok and Dubai. Services to London Gatwick Airport commenced in 1990 via Singapore and Dubai, and changed to London Heathrow Airport in 1991. Also in 1991 routes opened to Perth, Western Australia, and to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, via Dubai.
Rapid Expansion
With the airline’s rapid expansion the 737s were sold and Boeing 767 aircraft bought. The delivery of the first Boeing 767 broke a world record when it flew 17 hours and 54 minutes non stop from the Boeing company in Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on its way to Brunei. Seven more 767s were delivered, taking the fleet to eight 767s and two Boeing 757s (One of the 757s were sold off to fund the purchase of the new 767s).

In March 1993, Abu Dhabi was added to the route network and flights to Frankfurt and Jeddah were routed through Abu Dhabi instead of Dubai. Bali was the second Indonesian city to be added to the network in May of the same year. Flights to the third destination in Europe, Zürich, commenced in August 1993 via Kuala Lumpur and another new destination Bahrain. Before the end of the year, services to Beijing, China (October), and Cairo, Egypt (November), via Kuala Lumpur and Bahrain, were inaugurated. Royal Brunei sold its last Boeing 737-200s to Aloha Airlines of Hawaii in 1993.

The growth of the network continued in 1994. The delivery of two Fokker 50 aircraft were used to start services to Miri and Labuan in East Malaysia of the same year. Flights to Brisbane, Australia, and Osaka, Japan, commenced the same year in June and December respectively (the Brisbane service was initially routed via Darwin but later upgraded to a nonstop flight). The desire to link all the major Oil and Gas cities on Borneo saw the addition of Balikpapan to the route network in December.

Royal Brunei Airlines Boeing 767-300 landingIn 1995, services began to Kolkata (Calcutta), India, via Singapore and then on towards Dubai. Two Dornier 228s were purchased in the same year and leased to the Malaysian regional carrier, Hornbill Airways, to connect Brunei by air to Mulu. The service to Cairo was suspended in the middle 1995 due to low passenger numbers.

The F-50s were replaced by the larger and more comfortable F-100 jets in 1996 which fueled expansion to Bintulu. The route to Zürich was suspended in September 1996 to enable Royal Brunei to commence daily services to London Heathrow. Some of the flights to London were routed through Yangon, Burma, and Abu Dhabi, instead of via Singapore and Dubai. Yangon proved uneconomic and was dropped from the route the following year.
Consolidation
In August 1997, a Dornier 228 owned by Royal Brunei Airlines but operated and maintained by Malaysian regional carrier Hornbill Airways, carrying 19 passengers to Miri, crashed into high ground near Miri airport. All 19 passengers and two crew died. The Dornier 228s were sold in 1997 and short haul services connecting Brunei to Miri, Labuan, Mulu and Bintulu were terminated. Surabaya was the fourth Indonesian destination to be added to the network later that year.

Unprofitable cheap flights routes to Beijing and Osaka were suspended in 1998 and the F-100s were also sold off to Alpi Eagles Airlines in 1998.

Kuwait was added to the network in 2000 and was served via Singapore, Kolkata and Dubai. It was suspended a year later. Services also began to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in 2001. Royal Brunei started online booking facilities the same year.
Restructuring
After years of unprofitable operation, Royal Brunei began major restructuring in year 2003. The plan was for Royal Brunei’s fleet to grow from 9 aircraft in 2003 to 24 aircraft by the year 2013. The fleet of 6 Boeing 767 will be changed to 15 new narrow-bodied aircraft and 8 wide-bodied aircraft. The plan calls for half of the new aircraft to be leased and the others to be purchased. The plan also included new services to Auckland, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, Sydney and Seoul and to increase its frequencies on other flights.

In 2003, the deliveries of the new Airbus A319 and A320 marked the start of the re-equipping exercise. Two A319s were delivered on August 28 and September 3. A320s were added December 9 and January 3, 2005. All of the Airbus were leased from CIT Aerospace of USA in a seven year contract. The Airbuses fly mainly on regional routes. With the introduction of new aircraft, the Boeing 757 has been phased out and sold to other parties.

In May 2003, Royal Skies, the airlines’ frequent flyer programme, was launched.

On 31 October 2003, a Royal Brunei jet touched down at Auckland International Airport making it the first destination in New Zealand and the first new destination added to the network as part of the restructuring exercise.

By end of the year 2003, Royal Brunei entered a controversial agreement with Royal Tongan Airlines of Tonga. Under the agreement, Royal Tongan Airlines was to wet-lease one of the two remaining B757s of Royal Brunei. In return, Royal Brunei was given the opportunities to open its market to the US. The deal did not happen because Royal Tongan Airlines went into bankruptcy with huge debt in mid 2004, after less than 6 months of operation. As Royal Tongan Airlines was unable to pay the fees, the B757 was repossessed and stored in Auckland International Airport.

In January 2004, the airline launched Blue Sky Fares, a low cost Internet booking facility, offering cheaper economy class fares to selected destinations, to compete with low cost carriers in the region, such as AirAsia.

Starting in March 2004, four of Royal Brunei’s Boeing 767 aircraft were modified by the introduction of SkyDreamer seats in Business Class to replace the old First Class and Business Class Skyluxe seats. Business Class was renamed as Sky Executive Class and in Economy class each seat was installed with an 8.4 inch TV. Sky Executive Class was subsequently renamed Business Class following poor response from the public.

The unprofitable Taipei route was suspended in late 2004. Kuching and Kolkata were dropped on 31 Oct 2004 due to the rising oil prices, but at the same time, Sydney was added to the route network. Commencing 17 December, flights to Jeddah were routed through Sharjah instead of Abu Dhabi.[1]

The last B757 was retired from the Royal Brunei fleet in early 2005.

Destinations

Main article: Royal Brunei Airlines destinations
Royal Brunei has started services to three of the five destinations (Auckland, Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City) stated in the 2003 restructuring plan. Services to Tokyo and Seoul mentioned in the restructuring plan have yet to commence. Sydney was added to the network in 2004, but will be “suspended” (at the same time as Bali) in 2008.[6]

Code Share Flights

The airlines has a code share agreement with Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur – Brunei), BMI (London to 6 British cities), Dragonair (Hong Kong – Brunei), Philippine Airlines (Manila – Brunei), and Thai (Bangkok – Brunei). Royal Brunei operates on all these routes with the exception of the domestic British flights which are operated by BMI. Some of the codeshare flights to destinations in Malaysia are also operated by Malaysia Airlines in addition to services operated by Royal Brunei.

Warning to all passengers traveling to or transiting in Negara Brunei Darussalam:

A stern reminder to all passengers traveling to or transiting in Brunei International Airport (BIA) Negara Brunei Darussalam that the carrying and possession of prohibited items such as drugs and live ammunitions is considered a serious offense. This also includes AMULETS OR LUCKY CHARMS made from bullets.

Possession of a bullet is a serious offense in Negara Brunei Darussalam. The punishment for such offense is imprisonment for a term no less than 5 years and no more than 15 years. Offenders shall also be punished with whipping of no less than 3 strokes and no more than 12 strokes.

Customs: Passengers will not be charged duty for carrying up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227 grams of tobacco; two bottles of liquor plus 12 cans of beer (only for non-Muslims); and a reasonable quantity of perfumes.

Visas: German, Malaysians, Singaporeans and British nationals with right of abode in the United Kingdom and New Zealand are exempted from the requirement to obtain a visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. American passport holders can enter Brunei Darussalam for three months without visas. For nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Republic of Maldives, The Netherlands, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and The Principality of Liechtenstein, visas are waived for 14-day visits. Nationals of Australia are issued visas on arrival at the Brunei International Airport for visits not exceeding 14 days.

All other visitors entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic mission abroad. This Visas are normally issued for a two-week stay but can be renewed in Brunei. Visitors must hold onward tickets or sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country.

N.B. For more details please contact your nearest Brunei Embassy or diplomatic representative.

Transportation: The airport is about 11 kilometres from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and buses are available.

Currency: The Brunei dollar is on a par with the Singapore dollar, which is also accepted in Brunei. Banks, hotels and many department stores will cash traveller’s cheques. Some banks provide automated tellers linked to global access systems.

Clothing: Light clothing is advisable as the climate is generally warm and humid. Women are asked to dress modestly in keeping with local custom.

Language: Malay is the official language but English is widely used. Other languages include Chinese and its dialect variants and other indigenous dialects. Although the official religion is Islam, other faiths including Christianity and Buddhism are practised.

Health: Doctors provide private medical services for a nominal charge. There are a number of state health clinics and hospitals.

Credit cards: Hotels, department stores and other major establishments generally accept all internationally known credit cards.

Tipping: Optional. Some hotels add a 10 percent service charge to their room rates.

Telephones: Overseas calls can be made from hotel rooms through the operator, or via international direct dialling (IDD). There are also coin and phonecard operated public telephones.

Utilities: Power supply is 220 – 240 volts, 50 cycles. The PAL and NTSC system are used by local television. Tap water is generally safe to drink although some take the precaution of boiling it.

Media: Media: Radio Television Brunei has nightly news bulletins and a range of popular entertainment in both English and Malay. Cable network and Malaysian television programmes can also be received. There are two local daily newspapers namely: The Borneo Bulletin (English) and Media Permata (malay). Other regional and international publications are also available at newsstands.

Food: For the adventurous, the food stalls offer Malay favourites, such as satay (barbecued meat on a skewer) and local dishes prepared with curry or coconut milk. Chinese, European and Indian cuisines are also available.

Hotels: Accommodation in the capital ranges from international standard to middle range hotels. Service apartments are also available at reasonable rates.

Shopping: Department stores and shops offer goods ranging from cosmetics and stereos to local handicrafts such as the kris (an ornamental dagger); miniature brass cannon; and kain songket, a cloth with gold or silver thread.

Festivals and Celebrations: National Day, 23 February; Hari Raya, the end of the Muslim fasting month; and His Majesty The Sultan’s birthday, July 15. Other public holidays include Chinese New Year and Christmas.

Customs and courtesy: Thoughtful visitors learn to appreciate the nation’s devotion to Islam. In mosques, visitors should remove their shoes and not to pass in front of people at prayer. Never touch the Al-Quran. A woman should ensure that her head, knees and arms are covered before entering mosques.

A Bruneian shakes hands lightly and brings his hands to his chest. Members of the opposite sex do not shake hands. It is impolite to point with the index finger (use the right thumb instead) or to beckon someone with fingers upmost. Instead the whole hand should be waved with palm facing downwards. The right fist should never be smacked into the left palm. Gifts, particularly food, are passed with the right hand. When sitting, the sole of your feet should not be pointed towards your companions.