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Maximum preparation is carried out comprehensively in prioritizing aspects of safety, security, comfort and health of air travel during the Eid al-Fitr 2023 holiday.

J A K A R T A – February 21, 2023. Lion Air (JT Flight Code) member of Lion Air Group prepares flights during the Eid al-Fitr 2023 holiday season by paying attention to the strategic position of market dynamics in the aviation industry in Indonesia. In this period, Lion Air will provide opportunities for business people, tourists and the public by offering a variety of attractive regular flight routes.

The percentage increase in market demand during the Eid season may vary. The projected market trend towards air transportation for the Eid al-Fitr 2023 period is growing (increasing) from the previous period. Historically, the demand for the air transportation market during the Eid season has always been high, especially in Indonesia. Lion Air considers it very necessary to anticipate the increase in demand for the high season period. 

The main factors influencing the increase in market demand during the Eid season 2023, including:

1. Long Holiday: many employees in Indonesia get a holiday during Eid and this provides an opportunity to travel to their hometown or other selected destinations.

2. Tradition: celebrating Eid with family and friends is an important part of Indonesian culture, and many people feel it is important to schedule a long trip to celebrate Eid together.

3. Financial: during the Eid season, many people receive bonuses including gifts in the form of money, which can be used to travel by air.

4. Special Offers: airlines often offer special and exciting programs during the Eid season, encouraging people to travel by air transport.

During the holiday period and Eid al-Fitr 2023, Lion Air will add new routes and increase the frequency of flights to certain cities to meet the high market demand. Some potential domestic round trips include:

1. Jakarta – Surabaya 

2. Jakarta – Bali 

3. Jakarta – Medan 

4. Jakarta – Makassar

5. Jakarta – Yogyakarta 

6. Jakarta – Padang

7. Jakarta – Palembang

8. Jakarta – Batam  

9. Surabaya – Bali 

10. Surabaya – Makassar

11. Surabaya – Lombok  

12. Bali – Labuan Bajo  

13. Bali – Lombok 

14. Balikpapan – Yogyakarta

15. Balikpapan – Surabaya

16. Balikpapan – Semarang 

17. Banjarmasin – Surabaya

18. Banjarmasin – Yogyakarta

19. Banjarmasin – Semarang  

20. Makassar – Manado

21. Makassar – Semarang

22. Makassar – Yogyakarta 

23. Makassar – Kendari

24. Makassar – Gorontalo  

25. Makassar – Jayapura  

26. Medan – Batam

27. Medan – Pekanbaru  

28. Batam – Padang 

29. Batam – Palembang

30. Batam – Surabaya 

Lion Air flights through the Lion Air Group network, also plan to increase flight routes to international destinations directly connected from Indonesia such as Singapore, Bangkok, Penang and and connected to Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang); Taipei; Jepang (Narita, Osaka, Sapporo), India (Mumbai, New Delhi, Amritsar), Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth) and other flight routes.

Specific Strategies (Tactics)

Lion Air will continue to strive to improve the quality of service in providing the best flying experience. As part of this effort, the company has made investments in upgrading airport fleets and facilities.

1. Number of Aircraft: operates more than 110 modern generation fleets imported from aircraft manufacturers, including Boeing 737-800NG, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus 330-300CEO and Airbus 330-900NEO.

2. Additional Aircraft: Lion Air will expand its fleet by adding several new aircraft to meet the needs during the holiday period. This is done to ensure sufficient availability of aircraft when facing a surge in market demand.

3. Routine Maintenance: Lion Air has also carried out routine maintenance on its entire aircraft fleet. Regular scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is carried out to ensure that all aircraft are in top condition and ready to fly safely and comfortably (airworthy for flight).

4. Component Replacement: Lion Air periodically replaces critical components such as engines, wheels, weather monitoring systems, air circulation systems and navigation systems. It is implemented in order to ensure that the entire aircraft system functions optimally and operates safely.

5. Aircraft Sterilization: the cleanliness of the aircraft area is carried out thoroughly including toilets (lavatory), seats, windows, luggage, cargo, galleys, cockpit space and others. 

6. Safety Protocols: strengthen safety protocols through education and training in pilot-specific simulators, material refreshers and recurrent of standard operating procedures (recurrent) for cabin crew, technicians, ground service personnel (ground staff) strictly that put forward the concept of flight safety and comfort. 

7. Health Protocols: for the crew on duty includes routine and scheduled health checks at the Aviation Health Center, Covid-19 vaccination according to health regulations, health tests not using drugs, alcohol and other substances, body temperature checks, and the mandatory use of masks during the flight. 

8. Punctuality: analysis and evaluation of the application of timeliness settings at the best level, by managing aircraft movements (rotations), checking schedules (maintenance) and preparation of aircraft reserves at major airports.

Lion Air has taken steps that prioritize the safety and comfort of passengers during the Eid holiday period. The implementation of structured measures in the face of the surge in demand for the Eid holiday period 2023 is expected to provide a safe, comfortable, healthy and enjoyable flying experience for customers.

Lion Air expresses its appreciation and gratitude for the choice to fly with Lion Air as well as constructive input (criticism and suggestions) in line with the improvement or improvement of service quality, so that Lion Air can always help connect the public, business people and tourists through flights with the value of shortening time, shortening distances and facilitating accessibility.

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*) for this statement, media colleagues can use the quote of the Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air source, Danang Mandala Prihantoro