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For most working professionals, commuting involves traffic jams or crowded trains. But for Racheal Kaur, an assistant manager in AirAsia’s finance operations department, it means boarding a flight twice a day to balance her career and family life.
Living in Penang, Malaysia, Kaur takes a flight five days a week to reach her workplace in Sepang. She wakes up at 4 a.m. to catch the 5:55 a.m. flight, ensuring she is in the office by 7:45 a.m. She then returns home by 7:30 p.m. each evening, allowing her to spend time with her two children, aged 11 and 12.
Why She Chose Air Travel Over Staying in Kuala Lumpur
Previously, Kaur rented a home in Kuala Lumpur and only visited her family on weekends. However, as her children grew older, she felt the need to be around them more frequently.
“With them growing, I feel that the need for their mother to be around more often,” Kaur told CNA Insider. “I can help them with any last-minute homework. You know kids, there’s always something last-minute.”
Flying Is More Cost-Effective Than Renting
Surprisingly, her unique commute saves her money. Renting a home in Kuala Lumpur cost her between RM1,400 and RM1,500 (₹24,500 – ₹26,250) per month. Now, using her AirAsia staff discount, she spends RM50 per flight, totaling RM1,100 (₹19,250) monthly. Her food expenses have also dropped from RM600 (₹10,500) to RM300 (₹5,250), saving her around RM700 (₹12,250) overall.
Her flights, covering approximately 400 km in 30 to 40 minutes, allow her to maintain a work-life balance. However, during festive seasons, getting a seat can be difficult. As a standby traveler, she sometimes has to wait for available seats.
“Those are the times it gets challenging. You get a little anxious as to whether you’ll be on that flight. But at the end of the day, I do go home, so it’s not a problem,” she said.
Earlier, a mother-son duo at AT&T made headlines for their unique work-life balance, regularly scheduling lunch dates while working in different departments. Kaur’s story highlights another extraordinary example of how some professionals go the extra mile—literally—to stay connected with their families.
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