Garuda Indonesia plans to connect Mumbai with Jakarta
In this article (5)
Garuda Indonesia plans to expand its service to India at the end of this year by opening a new route from Mumbai to Jakarta.
Garuda Indonesia’s vice president of corporate communications Benny S. Butarbutar told that the airline had received support from the Transportation Ministry and the new service would use Airbus 330 and Boeing 777 aircraft. “We are currently planning the route, and considering factors like is it going to be a direct flight or will there be a transit, will it be a daily service or several flights per week,” said Benny in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The potential of tourist arrivals from India to Indonesia was quite significant, said Benny. “This is a growing market that we should tap into in order to attract more visitors.”
Indian tourists visiting Indonesia in 2014 amounted to 223,607 people, an upsurge from the previous year’s figure of 201,009, according to the Central Statistics Agency.
Questions & Answers
Q.When does Garuda Indonesia plan to launch this new route?
When does Garuda Indonesia plan to launch this new route?
The airline intends to expand its service to India by opening the new route from Mumbai to Jakarta at the end of this year. This timing indicates a planned launch within the current calendar year.
Q.What type of aircraft will be used for the new Mumbai to Jakarta service?
What type of aircraft will be used for the new Mumbai to Jakarta service?
The new service between Mumbai and Jakarta will utilise Airbus 330 and Boeing 777 aircraft. These models are typically used for medium to long-haul international flights.
Q.What factors are currently being considered for the new route?
What factors are currently being considered for the new route?
Garuda Indonesia is currently planning the route, considering whether it will be a direct flight or include a transit stop. They are also deciding if it will be a daily service or several flights per week.
Q.Why is Garuda Indonesia interested in connecting Mumbai and Jakarta?
Why is Garuda Indonesia interested in connecting Mumbai and Jakarta?
Garuda Indonesia sees significant potential in tourist arrivals from India to Indonesia, viewing it as a growing market. The airline aims to tap into this to attract more visitors.
Reader pulse
Will this route significantly boost Indian tourism to Indonesia?
16,650 votes so far