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Sriwijaya Air Opens Direct Flight to Eastern Indonesia

By Wei ZhangIndonesia
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Sriwijaya Air this year expands its market share to eastern Indonesia by opening a direct flight from Surabaya to Jayapura in Papua. Sriwijaya Air commercial director Toto Nursatyo said that eastern regions of Indonesia have a huge potential even more so because the government has planned to step up development in the regions.

He added that Sriwijaya also pointed to a trend in Indonesia’s aviation industry which has grown 15 percent in the past few years, way above other countries with less than 5 percent growth. The airline plans to serve 4 flights a week in Surabaya-Jayapura route with a load factor target of 85 percent. The ticket for a flight will cost starting from Rp1.4 million.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is Sriwijaya Air's target for passenger capacity on the new Surabaya-Jayapura route?

A.

The airline aims for a load factor of 85 percent on its new direct flight from Surabaya to Jayapura. This indicates the percentage of available seats they expect to fill per flight.

Q.

How frequently will Sriwijaya Air operate flights between Surabaya and Jayapura?

A.

Sriwijaya Air plans to serve the Surabaya-Jayapura route with four direct flights per week. This new service aims to expand their market share in eastern Indonesia.

Q.

What is the initial cost of a ticket for the new direct flight to Jayapura?

A.

A ticket for the new direct flight from Surabaya to Jayapura will cost starting from Rp1.4 million. This pricing applies to the route designed to expand their presence in eastern Indonesia.

Q.

What trend in Indonesia's aviation industry prompted Sriwijaya Air's expansion?

A.

The expansion was prompted by a significant trend in Indonesia's aviation industry, which has grown 15 percent in recent years. This growth is considerably higher than the less than 5 percent seen in other countries.

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