180 flights added to Bali in anticipation of Christmas and New Year’s rush

1 min readDec 19, 20156:55 AM

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With natal and tahun baru fast approaching, Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport has received a list of 180 extra flights destined for Bali.

The statement was disclosed by the General Manager of Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai Airport, Trikora Harjo.

“The flights will account for 34,508 passengers in total. This figure is an increase of 55 percent compared to last year (2014). These extra flights include 88 from Citlink and 68 from Lion Air. All are Denpasar-Jakarta,” he explained on Friday, as quoted by Tribun Bali.

Besides the Citilink and Lion Air flights, Garuda Indonesia and Sriwijaya will also be offering extra flight services for the holidays, Harjo added.

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What this means

The significant boost in flights to Bali shows robust consumer travel demand heading into the festive season, presenting a clear opportunity for retailers to capitalise on increased footfall. The 55% passenger increase over 2014, driven by airlines like Citilink and Lion Air, shows aggressive capacity planning, reminiscent of Chagee Holdings' Southeast Asia expansion or Miniso's Indonesian store openings in terms of market belief. This move applies pressure on local retail and hospitality sectors to be prepared for the influx, particularly given the focus on domestic routes. The risk lies in potential oversupply if local infrastructure cannot absorb the passenger volume efficiently. Watch for hotel occupancy rates reported early next year to gauge the true impact.

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Questions & Answers

Which airlines are providing these additional flights to Bali for the holiday season?

Citilink and Lion Air are contributing the majority of the extra flights, with Garuda Indonesia and Sriwijaya also offering additional services. The General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport confirmed these providers.

What is the expected increase in passenger numbers from these additional flights compared to the previous year?

The extra flights are anticipated to bring 34,508 passengers, representing a 55 percent increase compared to last year's figures (2014). This rise is in preparation for the Christmas and New Year's rush.

What is the origin city for all the additional Citilink and Lion Air flights mentioned?

All 88 additional flights from Citilink and 68 from Lion Air are scheduled to operate on the Denpasar-Jakarta route. This detail was confirmed by the Ngurah Rai Airport General Manager.

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