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Lion Air offers discounted flight tickets from Jakarta to Medan

By Rajiv MenonIndonesia
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Following Garuda Indonesia’s recent decision to lower its ticket prices for flights connecting Jakarta and Palembang, South Sumatra, the country’s largest low-cost carrier, Lion Air Group, announced a promotional program called #liburanmakinmurah (vacationing gets cheaper)  that will start on Friday.

According to Lion Air statement, the airline will offer 50 percent discounts on a number of domestic routes, with flights from Jakarta to Medan, North Sumatra, for example, starting from Rp 880,000 (US$62.54) and flights connecting Jakarta and Jayapura, Papua, starting from Rp. 2.28 million. These prices do not include both excluding passenger service charges (PSC), value-added taxes (PPN) and insurance.

“This move is part of Lion Air’s efforts to support the government’s campaign to increase foreign and domestic tourist arrivals, therefore, boosting both the local and national economies,” the statement read.

The promotional tickets can be purchased on the airline’s official website, Lionair.co.id, ticketing offices and travel agencies.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the name of Lion Air's new promotional program?

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Lion Air has launched a promotional program called #liburanmakinmurah, which translates to 'vacationing gets cheaper'. This initiative offers discounted flight tickets on several domestic routes within Indonesia, starting from Friday.

Q.

Which specific domestic routes are mentioned as offering discounted fares?

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The article specifically mentions discounted flights from Jakarta to Medan, North Sumatra, with prices starting from Rp 880,000 (US$62.54). Flights connecting Jakarta and Jayapura, Papua, are also included, starting from Rp 2.28 million.

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What charges are not included in the advertised promotional ticket prices?

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The promotional ticket prices do not include several additional charges. These are passenger service charges (PSC), value-added taxes (PPN), and insurance, meaning these costs will be added to the base fare.

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How can customers purchase these promotional flight tickets?

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Customers interested in the promotional tickets can buy them through several channels. These include the airline's official website, Lionair.co.id, its physical ticketing offices, and authorised travel agencies.

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