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AirAsia expands flights in Indonesia

By Sarah ChenIndonesia
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AirAsia launched new services from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta to the island of Belitung in Indonesia this week. The new four weekly services from Kuala Lumpur will support the Indonesian government’s agenda to develop ’10 New Bali’ destinations.

It follows the commencement of daily Jakarta – Belitung services that started 1 October.

AirAsia Indonesia deputy CEO Veranita Yosephine said: “These new routes from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta continue our trajectory support of the Ministry of Tourism Indonesia’s initiative. This year alone, AirAsia Indonesia has launched new routes from Jakarta to Sorong, from Bali to Lombok and to Labuan Bajo, the gateway to the Komodo islands.”

The airline recently added Airbus A320 aircraft which are now based in Jakarta and Lombok. By year-end, it will also take delivery of an additional two new aircraft.

To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is offering an all-in fare from as low as MYR89* from Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, until 6 October for travel until 9 February 2020 for its loyalty program members.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the primary reason AirAsia is launching new services to Belitung?

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The new services from Kuala Lumpur will support the Indonesian government’s agenda to develop ’10 New Bali’ destinations. This aligns with the Ministry of Tourism Indonesia’s initiative to boost tourism to new areas.

Q.

What other new routes has AirAsia Indonesia launched this year?

A.

AirAsia Indonesia has also launched new routes from Jakarta to Sorong, and from Bali to Lombok and Labuan Bajo this year. Labuan Bajo is known as the gateway to the Komodo islands.

Q.

What new aircraft has AirAsia added to its fleet recently?

A.

The airline recently added Airbus A320 aircraft, which are now based in Jakarta and Lombok. It will also take delivery of an additional two new aircraft by the end of the year.

Q.

When can loyalty program members travel using the special introductory fare to Belitung?

A.

Loyalty program members can use the special introductory fare from Kuala Lumpur to Belitung for travel until 9 February 2020. This offer is available for booking until 6 October.

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