China interested in establishing direct flight to West-Java
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The Executive Director of PT Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat, Virda Dimas Ekaputra, said that the Chengdu administration of China has stated its interest in establishing direct flight to Kertajati Airport of West Java Province.
“They were excited when they knew that the West Java administration was to build a new international airport in Kertajati of Majalengka District,” Ekaputra said here on Tuesday.
According to the director, the Chengdu administration has proposed the direct flight to Soekarno-Hatta Airport of Tangerang City.
However, Soekarno-Hatta Airport could not accept their proposal due to the flight slot being full.
Ekaputra stated that all ASEAN countries, except Indonesia, have maintained connection of their cities with Chengdu.
He hoped that the establishment of the airport in West Java Province could develop the tourism sector in the area.
Thus, the company will cooperate with West Java Cultural and Tourism Service to promote tourism in the region.
“West Java would be one of the tourism destinations. The development would contribute to achieve 20 million foreign tourists,” Ekaputra added.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Chinese city administration has expressed interest in a direct flight to West Java?
Which specific Chinese city administration has expressed interest in a direct flight to West Java?
The Chengdu administration of China has stated its interest in establishing a direct flight to Kertajati Airport in West Java Province. They became excited after learning about the new international airport project.
Q.Why could the proposed direct flight from Chengdu not land at Soekarno-Hatta Airport?
Why could the proposed direct flight from Chengdu not land at Soekarno-Hatta Airport?
Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang City could not accept the direct flight proposal from Chengdu. The reason given was that the available flight slots at the airport were already full.
Q.What is the intended benefit of establishing Kertajati Airport for West Java's economy?
What is the intended benefit of establishing Kertajati Airport for West Java's economy?
The executive director hopes the new airport will help develop the tourism sector in the West Java area. This development aims to contribute to achieving a target of 20 million foreign tourists.
Q.Which other entity will PT Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat cooperate with to promote tourism?
Which other entity will PT Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat cooperate with to promote tourism?
PT Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat will cooperate with the West Java Cultural and Tourism Service. This partnership aims to promote tourism within the region, establishing West Java as a key destination.