- Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno Extends Warm Welcome to IndiGo Airlines’ Inaugural Mumbai-Jakarta Flight
By Mewati Sitaram, Mumbai
The residents of Mumbai have a reason to cheer. IndiGo Airlines launched its first direct flight from Mumbai to Jakarta. Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, expressed his enthusiasm as IndiGo Airlines commenced its first direct flight from India. Sandiaga stated “Connectivity is the key to increase the number of international tourist visits, and the long-awaited direct flight from India to Indonesia will play a vital role in achieving this. We expect the IndiGo flight to attract more Indian tourists to visit Indonesia, thereby contributing to the growth of foreign exchange earnings from the tourism sector and creating additional job opportunities”.
Highlighting the significance of this event, Sandiaga also emphasized that the IndiGo aircraft’s landing in Jakarta marks the reopening of the direct flight route between India and Indonesia, which had been inactive for the past four years. The flight is scheduled to operate daily, and it is believed that more airlines will consider opening direct flights in the future, given the consistent increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting Indonesia. The country’s fascinating natural attractions and cultural similarities make it one of the most favoured destinations for Indian travellers.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno: Photo Mumbai Messenger
Collaborating with the tourism industry partners, a series of promotion activities have been arranged for the inaugural flight of IndiGo Airlines. Accommodation for participants will be provided by Ritz-Carlton Mega Kuningan and Le Meridien Jakarta, while Nusa Ina Leisure (Ina Leisure Tour) will offer exclusive tour packages.
To celebrate the Inaugural Flight of IndiGo Airlines on the Mumbai-Jakarta route, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency is providing full support. The inauguration took place on Monday, 7 August 2023, at Terminal 2 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten. The Airbus A320 fleet with aircraft number 6E-1601 will be operating this new direct route, departing from Mumbai at 07.55 local time and arriving in Jakarta at 16.10 Jakarta time, carrying around 167 passengers. Upon their arrival at Terminal 2, the passengers received a warm welcome from the representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, accompanied by Abang None Jakarta from DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office. A contemporary dance performance with traditional Betawi nuances, presented by the West Jakarta Administrative City Culture Office, will add to the welcoming festivities. The passengers will also be presented with giveaways and souvenirs representing Wonderful Indonesia.
As part of a series of tourism promotion programs and to further support the inaugural flight, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is collaborating with IndiGo to organize an online contest on social media targeting prospective international tourists from India. Additionally, a Familiarization Trip (FAM Trip) for Indian media and influencers will be held in Jakarta from 7th to 10th August 2023.The FAM trip will host 13 participants, including journalists, social media influencers, and IndiGo representatives. They will be given the opportunity to explore Jakarta’s cultural and historical aspects by visiting attractions such as the National Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, and the Thousand Islands’ marine tourism. Participants will also get a taste of various Indonesian specialties during the trip.
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