How Aircraft Age Limits Have Inadvertently Stunted Indonesia’s Airline Industry
Indonesia’s airline industry has failed to live up to its full domestic market potential – in fact the market has regressed – and government policy has played a part. The country is still Southeast Asia’s largest commercial aviation market thanks…
Indonesia’s President Calls For Lower Air Fares As Political Back-Drop Intensifies
Indonesia’s president, whose political party will be contesting the national elections less than two years from now, has asked his transport minister and the minister for state-owned enterprises to take action to deal with rising domestic air fare prices. “I…
Lion’s Wings Air Suspends Services From Jakarta’s Pondok Cabe Airport Due To Poor Demand
Lion Air’s Wings Air has suspended indefinitely its short-lived air services from South Jakarta’s Pondok Cabe Airport, citing a lack of passenger demand. Wings Air launched scheduled passenger services from Pondok Cabe Airport, starting 5 August, with ATR 72 services…
ANALYSIS: Lion Group’s Wings Air Has Lion’s Share Of Indonesia’s Regional Aviation Market
The withdrawal of some airlines from Indonesia’s regional aviation market and Garuda Indonesia substantially downsizing its regional aircraft fleet, has left Lion Group’s Wings Air as the dominant carrier in this market segment. Prior to the pandemic, Wings Air accounted…
Indonesia’s Lion Group Hits Back At Local Govt Complaints Over Higher Airfares
Lion Group, Indonesia’s largest airline group, has responded to local government complaints – over recent airfare hikes, particularly to remote areas – arguing it increased air fares due to higher fuel prices. The airline, in its statement, also aired its…
Two Regencies In Eastern Indonesia Pushing For More Air Services
The Indonesian regencies of Kaimana and West Kotawaringin are lobbying for more flights to cater to demand and to boost local industry. Kaimana, which is in West Papua province, is lobbying for Batik Air to serve Kaimana Airport. West Kotawaringin,…
