AirAsia serves flights from Jakarta to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

The Aviation News. The flight routes from Jakarta to Johor Bahru (Malaysia) has now served by the AirAsia Indonesia. Besides began serving flights from Jakarta to Johor Bahru, AirAsia Indonesia will also reopen the flights Denpasar-Darwin on July 1, 2013 which will be served with the frequency of flights 4 times a week.

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AirAsia Indonesia has operated the flight from Jakarta to Johor Bahru on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Ticket sales for this route began on 15 April 2013. "One of the reasons for us to open flights to Johor Bahru because the city is the largest industry region, trade, and tourism in Malaysia," said President Director of AirAsia Indonesia, Dharmadi, through an official statement, Thursday, May 16, 2013.

AirAsia Indonesia operate Airbus A320 with flight number QZ 8170. In addition, AirAsia Indonesia also plans to re-operate flight routes Bali-Darwin. "On July 1, 2013," said Dharmadi.

The route will be operated with a frequency of flights four times a week. Dharmadi said the government of the northern region of Australia and Darwin Airport has been working hard to AirAsia Indonesia to re-operate there. AirAsia Indonesia will use the Airbus A320 for the route. In 2012, AirAsia Indonesia had closed the route. "With a heavy heart we have to close this route last year to focus more on these routes with higher demand," said Commercial Director of AirAsia Indonesia, Bernard Francis.

Bernard Francis said the closure on the route was chosen to assist the operational efficiency. However, AirAsia Indonesia managed to grow and a good profit record so that it can re-open the Bali-Darwin flight. "We also have improved flight schedule on this route," he said.

In addition to re-open the flight routes Bali-Darwin, AirAsia Indonesia also increase the frequency of the flight routes Bali-Perth to four times a day. AirAsia Indonesia also operates service flights Bali-Kota Kinabalu, the frequency of flights three times a week.

Add 10 aircraft A320, Indonesia AirAsia maintain dominance international flights

Indonesia Aviation. Over the past three years, 42 percent of the routes to and from overseas (international) controlled by Indonesia AirAsia airlines. To maintain the dominance of international flights, Indonesia AirAsia adds flights with a fleet strength of 10 Airbus A320 aircraft again. 10 A320 aircraft are deployed on six connection flight Indonesia AirAsia over Indonesia.

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PT Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia airline operator, over the past three years are still ahead of other airlines for international routes, with a market share reached 42%. This is why Indonesia AirAsia chose to focus on international routes in 2013. However, Indonesia AirAsia will also increase the volume of flights on domestic routes. "In the past year, the ratio of international and domestic flights is 70:30. We hope this year will be more of a domestic flight, around 55:45," said President Director of PT Indonesia AirAsia, Darmadi, Friday, March 1, 2013.

Darmadi said that efforts to retain control of flying international routes, among others by adding 10 units of Airbus A320 aircraft. The addition of the number of aircraft deployed in 6 connecting flight, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Bali, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar.

Darmadi admit, offers flights to domestic routes destinations owned by Indonesia AirAsia has not been too much. To that end, it plans to increase the frequency of domestic flights to increase market share gains. "We've flown in 14 cities. Indeed there are many airports that we have not visited. But in the future with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, we will fix this in advance so that the connecting airport connectivity to thrive," said Darmadi.

For information, Indonesia AirAsia are studying the development of aviation in Bandung. As a result, the inbond visit of Bandung increase compared to last year, amounting to 43.58%. Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ukus Kuswara, said that the increase in tourism traffic is supported by a partnership between the government, airlines, and travel agents. "Tourist arrivals increased due to an easier visa, entry facilities, airport comfort, good connectivity. So while in the connecting airport, travelers do not become confused. Clearly, security and safety is a major factor," said Ukus.

Makassar-Singapore flight will Served Indonesia AirAsia

Indonesia Aviation. After opening a representative office in the city of Makassar, Indonesia AirAsia airline plans to open a Makassar-Singapore routes. International routes from Makassar to Singapore is planned to be served from April 2013. According to President Director of Indonesia AirAsia, Dharmadi, route clearance Makassar-Singapore flight is still in the stage of the approval process.

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PT Indonesia AirAsia plans to open new international routes from Makassar to Singapore. "Planned been able to be served in April 2013," said President Director of Indonesia AirAsia, Dharmadi, at the inauguration of AirAsia sales office in Makassar, on Wednesday afternoon.

According Dharmadi, permit flight on the route is still in process. The plan flight from Makassar to Singapore will be served each day. Indonesia AirAsia will add a flight from Makassar to Kuala Lumpur which is still four days a week. "Hopefully later to coincide with Singapore," he said.

Dharmadi said, Makassar has great potential for flights to countries in ASEAN, for its strategic location and has Hasanuddin airport is considered good quality.

Dharmadi expect next South Sulawesi capital could become an international connecting terminals, especially for regions in eastern Indonesia.