Royal Brunei

Royal Brunei Airlines (ICAO: RBA) is the national flag carrier of Brunei, known for its focus on Bruneian hospitality and a modern fleet.

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) was established on November 18, 1974, as the flag carrier of Brunei, wholly owned by the Government of Brunei Darussalam. Its inaugural flight took off on May 14, 1975, connecting Bandar Seri Begawan with Singapore, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching, utilizing an initial fleet of two Boeing 737-200 aircraft. The airline's main hub and operational base is Brunei International Airport (BWN), located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city.

The current fleet primarily comprises Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for its long-haul routes and Airbus A320neo aircraft for regional and short-haul operations. The airline's route network is international, serving 22-32 destinations across Asia (including Southeast Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Philippines), the Middle East (Dubai, Jeddah), Australia (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth), and Europe (London Heathrow). Royal Brunei Airlines is not a member of any major global airline alliance such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. However, it maintains codeshare agreements with several airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, and Garuda Indonesia, and a marketing partnership with Singapore Airlines.

Royal Brunei Airlines offers two main cabin classes: Business Class and Economy Class. Business Class on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner features comfortable lie-flat seats, priority boarding, and access to airport lounges. Economy Class provides ergonomic seating with adjustable headrests, in-flight entertainment, complimentary meals, and power outlets. A notable characteristic of Royal Brunei Airlines, adhering to Brunei's Islamic principles, is that it operates as a "dry" airline, meaning no alcoholic beverages are served onboard. The airline also provides halal meals to its passengers. Its frequent flyer program is called Royal Skies.