AirAsia Flies Jakarta-Macau Route
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AirAsia, a Malaysian low-cost airline with a branch in Indonesia, made its first Jakarta-Macau flight on Aug. 7.
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has welcomed the new route, saying it will also reinforce Indonesia’s tourism sector.
“We will continue to support AirAsia in developing new international routes,” Budi said in a statement, adding the ministry has requested airport operators Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II to cut fees for landing.
“It will become a stimulus for AirAsia to further develop its routes to various tourism destinations in Indonesia,” he said.
“This flight is the fifth after our flights to Jakarta from Penang [Malaysia], Singapore, Bangkok [Thailand] and Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia],” AirAsia Indonesia chief executive Dendy Kurniawan said.
Flights are operated three times a week on the Jakarta-Macau route. In September one more will be added.
“A fourth of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in 2016 were brought by Air Asia. The Jakarta-Macau route will improve the connectivity between Indonesia and southern Chinese cities, meaning more tourist arrivals,” Tourism Ministry’s deputy for foreign tourism marketing development.
Questions & Answers
Q.When did AirAsia commence its new flight service between Jakarta and Macau?
When did AirAsia commence its new flight service between Jakarta and Macau?
AirAsia's new Jakarta-Macau flight took off for the first time on August 7th. This is a new direct route for the Malaysian low-cost airline, with flights scheduled to operate three times weekly initially.
Q.What is the Indonesian Transportation Minister's view on AirAsia's new international route?
What is the Indonesian Transportation Minister's view on AirAsia's new international route?
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has welcomed the new route, stating it will help strengthen Indonesia’s tourism sector. He also confirmed the ministry's ongoing support for AirAsia's development of new international flights.
Q.How many times a week will flights operate on the Jakarta-Macau route initially?
How many times a week will flights operate on the Jakarta-Macau route initially?
Flights on the Jakarta-Macau route will operate three times a week at the start. An additional flight will be added in September, increasing the weekly frequency of this service for travellers.
Q.What incentive has the Indonesian government provided to support AirAsia's route development?
What incentive has the Indonesian government provided to support AirAsia's route development?
The Ministry has asked airport operators Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II to reduce landing fees. This measure aims to stimulate AirAsia's expansion into various tourism destinations across Indonesia, supporting growth.
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