J A K A R T A- Lion Group and Jeju Air announced a strategic partnership (code share) that will make it easier for travelers to explore international destinations. The agreement was signed by Lion Group President Director, Capt. Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi and Jeju Air President Director, Kim E-Bae, in Jakarta. The signing was witnessed by Consular, Embasssy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia, Sungtae CHO; Otto Hardianto, Special Staff of the Minister of Transportation for Economic and Financial Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; Director of Air Transportation, Putu Eka Cahyadi, President Director of Lion Air, Rudy Lumingkewas; President Director of Batam International Airport, Pikri Ilham Kurniansyah, Director of Safety, Security and Quality Lion Air, Capt. Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, and Muhammad Thamrin, Aero Group Head of Angkasa Pura Indonesia.

With flight services through Bali (DPS) and Batam (BTH), travelers from various cities in Indonesia now have the best choice to continue their flights to Incheon, South Korea. Upon arrival in Incheon, Jeju Air offers the convenience of connecting to a total of 36 international routes, including 8 routes to Japan and 11 routes to China. This service provides added value for travelers to explore more destinations with flexibility and comfort.

In addition, this collaboration also supports government programs in bringing foreign tourists to Indonesia. With more integrated flight services, travelers from South Korea and other countries can easily visit cities in Indonesia via Batam (BTH) and Bali (DPS). This is expected to increase the number of foreign tourist arrivals and make a positive contribution to Indonesian tourism.

Capt. Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi, President Director of Lion Group 'This collaboration is an important step for Lion Group in making it easier for Indonesian travelers to explore more international destinations. We understand that convenience and flexibility are very important for travelers, and with this multicity concept, we can provide a wider and more efficient route choice.'

'We are also proud to support the government's program in bringing foreign tourists to Indonesia. With the availability of more flight options, we hope that more travelers from various countries will be interested in visiting the beauty and cultural diversity offered by cities in Indonesia,' explained Capt. Daniel

Kim E-Bae, President Director of Jeju Air 'Through this collaboration, Jeju Air is committed to providing an easier and more enjoyable travel experience for travelers. We are confident that by combining our airline network with Lion Group, travelers will benefit greatly from increased accessibility and flexibility in planning their trips.'

'In addition, Lion Group and Jeju Air code share services are eager to introduce more foreign tourists to Indonesia. We believe that this partnership will not only strengthen bilateral relations between South Korea and Indonesia, but will also open up new opportunities for tourism development in both countries. We look forward to the positive impact of this cooperation on travelers and the tourism industry,' Kim said.

On the same occasion, Pikri Ilham Kurniansyah, President Director of PT Bandara Internasional Batam (BIB) stated, 'This collaboration is the implementation of strategic collaboration between airports and national and foreign airlines. PT BIB has transformed from a single entity to part of a larger ecosystem, with a role as an orchestrator in realizing international flight routes. Batam is the main key of Indonesia's strategy to renew air traffic rights, so that the Batam-Incheon flight route and vice versa can be realized by leveraging Lion Group's strength in the domestic market. The Incheon-Batam flight will be connected to Lion Group's domestic flight via Batam.'

'In addition, code share cooperation on the Incheon-Bali route and vice versa using Lion Group's fleet reaffirms Lion Group's position as a liaison between international and domestic markets. We are proud to be part of this history, and as airport managers, we are ready to welcome our guests from Korea with the best service,' concluded Pikri

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