AirAsia announces inaugural flights to Belitung
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Low-cost carrier AirAsia commenced flights from Jakarta to Belitung, Bangka Belitung, on Tuesday as well as from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Belitung on Wednesday.
The inauguration ceremony on Wednesday was marked by handing out flowers and souvenirs to international passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur, who then enjoyed a traditional welcome dance.
The Airbus A320-200 that was used for the flight can accommodate 180 passengers.
Veranita Yosephine, deputy CEO AirAsia Indonesia, said the inauguration was the continuation of the airline’s commitment to support Indonesian tourism, especially the 10 New Balis or burgeoning tourist destinations in the country.
“Previously, we’ve launched flights to Lombok, Labuan Bajo and Sorong. We’ve also added five new planes to support operations in these new destinations,” she added.
AirAsia is offering promotional rates on flights from Jakarta to Belitung that start from Rp 471,000 (US$33.19) and Belitung to Jakarta from Rp 393,000. The price includes a free baggage allowance of 15 kilograms.
Tickets from Belitung to Kuala Lumpur start from Rp 309,000 and from Kuala Lumpur to Belitung start from Rp 378,000.
The promotional rates are available for AirAsia BIG members until Oct. 6 on airasia.com and the AirAsia mobile app for a travel period until Feb. 9, 2020.
Belitung, one of two main islands located off the east coast of Sumatra, is known for its pristine beaches and 1,000-year-old granite rock formations. (
Questions & Answers
Q.When did AirAsia begin operating flights to Belitung from Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur?
When did AirAsia begin operating flights to Belitung from Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur?
AirAsia commenced flights from Jakarta to Belitung on Tuesday. Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Belitung began on Wednesday, with an inauguration ceremony for international passengers.
Q.Which aircraft type is being used for these new flights and what is its passenger capacity?
Which aircraft type is being used for these new flights and what is its passenger capacity?
The flights are operated using an Airbus A320-200 aircraft. This model is capable of accommodating 180 passengers for each flight.
Q.What is the duration of the promotional offer for these new routes?
What is the duration of the promotional offer for these new routes?
The promotional rates are available for AirAsia BIG members until October 6. The travel period for these discounted tickets extends until February 9, 2020.
Q.What is AirAsia's broader strategy behind launching these new routes?
What is AirAsia's broader strategy behind launching these new routes?
These new flights are part of AirAsia's commitment to support Indonesian tourism, specifically focusing on the 10 New Balis, which are burgeoning tourist destinations in the country.
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