Korean Air Charters Flight Directly to Lombok
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Korean Air is set to open a chartered flight from Incheon airport to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), starting on July 29. According to Head of the NTB tourism agency, Lalu Moh Faozal, the South Korean airline has prepared seven flights up to October 9.
“The flight will carry 200 passengers in each flight from Incheon,” said Faozal on Wednesday, July 12. Australian Jet Star will also open a flight from Sydney, Australia to Lombok.
South Koreans have been attracted to Lombok ever since a Korean drama series shot an episode in gili Trawangan and several other locations in Lombok.
Considering that Lombok has successfully grabbed the attention of international tourism community, Faozal urged the people of NTB to improve the quality of several aspects in NTB such as problems of traffic congestion and environmental problems.
Tourism has been the fourth largest contributor for Indonesia’s economy, devoting 9.3 percent to the national income compared to other national industrial aspects. Tourism also contributes 10 percent of Indonesia’s total gross domestic product (GDP).
Previously, South Korean ambassador, Taiyoung Cho met with the governor of West nusa Tenggara, Muhammad Zainul Majdi. “Lombok is really popular there,” said Taiyoung Cho. Korean businessmen will be diverted to invest in the property sector.
Direct flights between Incheon and Lombok by the Korean Air are expected to help improve foreign tourist arrivals in NTB.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Korean Air's chartered flights to Lombok begin and how long will they operate?
When will Korean Air's chartered flights to Lombok begin and how long will they operate?
Korean Air is scheduled to begin its chartered flights from Incheon to Lombok on July 29. The airline has planned seven flights in total, with the last flight set to depart on October 9.
Q.How many passengers will each Korean Air flight carry to Lombok?
How many passengers will each Korean Air flight carry to Lombok?
Each of the chartered flights from Incheon to Lombok by Korean Air is expected to carry 200 passengers. This capacity will be consistent across all seven scheduled flights.
Q.What other airline is also starting flights to Lombok?
What other airline is also starting flights to Lombok?
Besides Korean Air, Australian airline Jet Star will also begin offering flights to Lombok. Their service will operate from Sydney, Australia, expanding international access to the region.
Q.What impact is tourism currently having on Indonesia's economy?
What impact is tourism currently having on Indonesia's economy?
Tourism is the fourth largest contributor to Indonesia's economy, accounting for 9.3% of the national income. It also contributes 10% to the country's total gross domestic product.
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