Thai Lion Air increases flight frequency from Jakarta to Bangkok
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Thai Lion Air, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s largest private airline, Lion Air, increased its Jakarta-Bangkok service from once a day to twice on Monday.
The additional SL116 flight, which uses a Boeing 737-900ER, will depart from Don Mueang International Airport at 9 a.m. local time and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 12:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the return SL117 flight takes off at 1:10 p.m. and lands in Bangkok at 5 p.m.
The additional frequency aims to tap into the potential of connecting Asian cities, as passengers from Jakarta will be able connect to other cities from Bangkok, such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Singapore, Yangon, Hanoi, Taipei, Mumbai, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Shanghai, Xi’an and Zhengzhou.
“This new service is our answer to the high demand for air transportation in Southeast Asia,” said Thai Lion Air CEO and chairman Capt. Darsito Hendro Seputro in a statement.
Established in 2013, Thai Lion Air boasts 12 domestic networks and operates two regional flights and over 20 international destinations.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new flight number for the additional service between Jakarta and Bangkok?
What is the new flight number for the additional service between Jakarta and Bangkok?
The new flight from Jakarta to Bangkok is numbered SL116. The return journey from Jakarta back to Bangkok is identified as flight SL117, completing the additional daily service.
Q.When did Thai Lion Air begin operating the increased flight schedule?
When did Thai Lion Air begin operating the increased flight schedule?
Thai Lion Air started the increased flight schedule on Monday. This saw the service between Jakarta and Bangkok expand from once a day to twice daily, offering more travel options for passengers.
Q.What is the reason given for increasing the flight frequency on this route?
What is the reason given for increasing the flight frequency on this route?
The increased frequency aims to capitalise on the potential for connecting Asian cities. It allows passengers from Jakarta to link with other destinations accessible from Bangkok, addressing high demand in Southeast Asia.
Q.Which aircraft type is used for the additional Jakarta-Bangkok flight?
Which aircraft type is used for the additional Jakarta-Bangkok flight?
The additional flight service between Jakarta and Bangkok, flight SL116, uses a Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. This particular model facilitates the expanded capacity on the route.
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