A new full-service airline, from Lion Air.
Today (3 May 2013), a new full-service airline will take to Indonesia’s skies:
Lion Air is reaching out to passengers who perhaps like a little more comfort than Lion’s current economy class offering, but baulk at the much higher cost of Lion’s business class service.
Is it worth paying a little extra to fly Batik Air? Here is a comparison of each airline’s economy and business classes:
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![]() Business Class |
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Legroom (inches) |
29 | 32 | 38 | 45 |
Baggage Allowance |
20 kg | 20 kg | 30 kg | 30 kg |
Airline Lounge |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Sample Fare |
Rp1 110 000 ($US120) |
Rp1 280 000 ($US140) |
Rp3 090 000 ($US355) |
Rp4 415 000 ($US475) |
Batik Air also offers the following services in both economy/business classes:
It is unconfirmed how Batik Air’s stewardesses (right) will stack up against the competition.
Initially, Batik Air will fly between Jakarta and the following cities: Ambon, Balikpapan, Manado, Pekanbaru. More domestic routes will be opened shortly, and perhaps some international routes too; these are still to be be confirmed, but are rumoured to include Kupang to Darwin and Denpasar to Adelaide.
Whatever their business plan, it is hoped that Batik Air performs better than the last full-service domestic airline to commence operations in Indonesia – Pacific Royale – which remains grounded indefinitely.
Would you like to try Batik Air? Please fill in an enquiry form.
According to your scheme, Lionair awards 20kg. Not correct. I booked a flight on Lion and when I got my e-ticket the second flight was on Wings air. Lion awards 15 Kg, and Wings 10 Kg. These airlines might be a blessing for Indonesians, but not for tourists. I know people that could not fly, because they were not allowed extra freedom, and could not buy extra at the airport either.
With my big mouth, I told them that nobody told me about flying Wingsair….and I got my bags checked in.
I prefer Garuda wherever possible. 20 kg free and when you connect on a flight from overseas…30kg…for economy class!!
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