Wings Air to open new route to three cities from Jakarta
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Wings Air, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s largest airline, Lion Air Group, will soon open a new route from Jakarta via Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport to three destinations in one go, namely Bandung, Malang and Makassar.
“The new route will only be served once every day and will use ATR 72-500/600 aircraft that have a capacity of 72 passengers,” said Lion Air Group president director Edward Sirait.
The route will launch on July 2, with departure from Jakarta scheduled at 1:55 p.m., from Bandung to Malang at 2:15 p.m. and from Malang to Makassar at 4:35 p.m.
On July 3, the plane will fly back from Makassar to Malang at 6 a.m., then from Malang to Bandung at 7:25 a.m. and from Bandung to Jakarta at 9:35 a.m.
“Currently, Wings Air flies to more than 86 domestic destinations with more than 293 daily flights and owns 52 ATR 72-500/600 aircraft,” Edward added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the daily passenger capacity of the aircraft used for this new route?
What is the daily passenger capacity of the aircraft used for this new route?
The new route will use ATR 72-500/600 aircraft, each with a capacity of 72 passengers. The route will be served once daily.
Q.Which company is the parent of Wings Air?
Which company is the parent of Wings Air?
Wings Air is a subsidiary of Indonesia’s largest airline, Lion Air Group. Edward Sirait, Lion Air Group president director, provided information about the new route.
Q.What is the return schedule for the flight from Makassar back to Jakarta?
What is the return schedule for the flight from Makassar back to Jakarta?
On July 3, the plane will depart Makassar at 6 a.m., then Malang at 7:25 a.m., and finally Bandung at 9:35 a.m. For Jakarta.
Q.What is the total number of aircraft Wings Air currently operates?
What is the total number of aircraft Wings Air currently operates?
Wings Air currently owns 52 ATR 72-500/600 aircraft. These planes are used for their more than 293 daily flights to over 86 domestic destinations.
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