AirAsia to Open Bali-NTT Domestic Route in December
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AirAsia airlines will open a new domestic route of Denpasar, Bali-Kupang, NTT beginning on December 16, 2023. The Bali-NTT route will serve three flights a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
“AirAsia opens the [route] with a special price of Rp1.5 million for one trip,” said Corporate Communication Manager Indonesia of AirAsia, Ageng Wibowo on Friday, November 17, 2023.
According to Ageng, this new route will create an opportunity for foreign tourists and Kupang residents to travel through Denpasar, Bali, and extend their trips to various domestic and international destinations such as Surabaya, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, and Perth.
This route also opens Kupang to various sources of foreign tourist markets such as Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Kupang is the gateway to all areas in NTT, especially Rote Island, Sabu Island, Timor Island, Alor, Sumba, and Flores. Thus, this route will boost the tourism and economy of the region.
Additionally, Kupang itself has a promising tourism potential, proven by the number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting the province. The diverse social and cultural spheres supported by Kupang’s geographical conditions attracted visitors to the region.
“Kupang has many tourist attractions consisting of Marine, Nature, Culture, and Historical destinations, such as Oenesu Waterfall, Tablolong Beach, Crystal Cave, and Manikin Beach,” he said.
AirAsia, Ageng added, is committed to connecting tourists with their chosen cities by offering flight choices to various interesting destinations.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the specific starting date for AirAsia's new Denpasar to Kupang route?
What is the specific starting date for AirAsia's new Denpasar to Kupang route?
AirAsia will begin operating its new domestic route connecting Denpasar, Bali, with Kupang, NTT, from December 16, 2023. This service will run three times a week.
Q.Which days of the week will flights be available for the Bali-NTT route?
Which days of the week will flights be available for the Bali-NTT route?
The new Bali-NTT route will operate three times a week, providing flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This schedule offers regular connectivity between the two regions.
Q.What is the introductory price for a one-way trip on the new AirAsia route?
What is the introductory price for a one-way trip on the new AirAsia route?
AirAsia is offering a special introductory price of Rp1.5 million for a single trip on the new Denpasar-Kupang route. This fare aims to attract initial travellers to the service.
Q.How might this new route benefit foreign tourists wanting to visit Kupang?
How might this new route benefit foreign tourists wanting to visit Kupang?
The new route opens Kupang to foreign tourist markets such as Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand by connecting through Denpasar. This allows them to extend their travel into NTT.
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