Garuda to fly wide body airplanes to Jayapura
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National carrier Garuda Indonesia will begin operating wide body aircraft such as the Airbus 330 or the Boeing 777 to Jayapura, in the eastern province of Papua, next year.
The operation of wide body airplanes to Jayapura was part of the airlines efforts to expand its business to the eastern region of the country, President Director of Garuda Indonesia M Arif Wibowo said here on Friday.
Garuda Indonesia will begin operating the wide body airplanes to Jayapura in January or February next year, Wibowo said.
The expansion is also aimed at bolstering the tourism sector by luring more international and domestic tourists.
“We focus on international flights to boost inbound tourism,” Wibowo said, adding that the airline was trying to encourage tourists to visit the countrys eastern regions.
Wibowo said that the airport at Jayapura was ready to handle wide body airplanes such as the Airbus 330.
Using a wide body aircraft will increase the passenger load capacity to 222, from 160 at present in a smaller plane.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific wide body aircraft models will Garuda use for flights to Jayapura?
Which specific wide body aircraft models will Garuda use for flights to Jayapura?
Garuda Indonesia will operate wide body aircraft like the Airbus 330 or the Boeing 777 to Jayapura. These larger planes will replace the current smaller aircraft, increasing passenger capacity on the route.
Q.When will Garuda Indonesia start using wide body aircraft for flights to Jayapura?
When will Garuda Indonesia start using wide body aircraft for flights to Jayapura?
Garuda Indonesia plans to commence operations of wide body airplanes to Jayapura in January or February of next year. The exact start date within this two-month window is not specified.
Q.What is the primary reason Garuda Indonesia is expanding its wide body operations to Jayapura?
What is the primary reason Garuda Indonesia is expanding its wide body operations to Jayapura?
Garuda Indonesia's expansion to Jayapura is part of its efforts to grow its business in the eastern region of the country. It also aims to bolster the tourism sector by attracting more international and domestic visitors.
Q.How much will the passenger capacity increase on flights to Jayapura with the new aircraft?
How much will the passenger capacity increase on flights to Jayapura with the new aircraft?
The use of a wide body aircraft will increase the passenger load capacity to 222 people per flight. This is a significant rise from the current capacity of 160 passengers on the smaller planes used previously.
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