Indonesia’s Lion Air To Serve Eastern Indonesia’s Kai Islands
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air is looking to compete on the route connecting Ambon city to Langgur town, supporting the government’s efforts to increase regional connectivity. Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Lion Air’s spokesman, says in a statement to Antara that Lion Air will…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Launching Another New Air Service
State-owned Pelita Air Service plans to launch services next month connecting Jakarta to Yogyakarta, citing increased travel demand. The airline says in a statement it will add a daily service connecting Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport,…
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways To Boost Tourism In Gia Lai Province
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways and Gia Lai province will cooperate to develop aviation networks and grow the province’s tourism industry. The airline says it has signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s Committee of Gia Lai province for…
Malaysia’s Firefly To Resume Subang-Singapore Flights
Firefly, the regional airline of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, is reinstating flights to Singapore’s Seletar Airport from Malaysia’s Subang Airport using ATRs from mid-June. The low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) says in a statement it will…
Malaysia’s Lawas Riverbank Breaks, Flooding Airport
Lawas Airport in East Malaysia’s Sarawak province is temporarily closed due to a flooded runway when the Lawas riverbank broke. The water level was three metres deep at the airport, says Azman Ibrahim, Lawas fire and rescue department chief. Continuous…
Australia’s Rex Attributes Close Of Route To Increased Competition
Regional Express (Rex) is ceasing its flights between Sydney and Canberra, a route launched in April last year, citing higher competition and increased costs. John Sharp, Rex deputy chairman, says in a statement the entrance of an additional operator and…
