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L O M B O K, June 22, 2024– Lion Air announced the opening of a new flight route connecting Lombok with Balikpapan. The first flight is scheduled for July 3, 2024, directly from Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Airport, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (LOP) to SAMS Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan (BPN).

This new route is part of supporting the development of the Capital State (IKN) in East Kalimantan and encouraging people to explore beautiful destinations in Indonesia. Through the opening of the Lombok - Balikpapan route, Lion Air provides accessibility for people, businessmen and tourists to fly directly to Balikpapan and IKN.

Benefits for Society, Business and Travelers

1. Lombok people now have the ease of access to visit East Kalimantan. This not only shortens travel time but also simplifies inter-island mobility.

2. This route opens up broader business opportunities for business people from both regions. Good connectivity will accelerate economic growth by facilitating business meetings, freight delivery and interregional investment.

3. Travelers from Lombok easily explore the natural beauty of East Kalimantan, including the growing IKN. Instead, Balikpapan as a gateway also makes it easy for tourists from East Kalimantan to enjoy the charm of Lombok famous for its beautiful beaches and rich culture.

Wider connectivity

From Balikpapan, passengers can continue traveling to various other cities such as Berau, Tanjung Selor, Malinau, Melak, Tarakan, Palangkaraya, Pontianak, Manado, Makassar, Jakarta, Kertajati, Semarang, Yogyakarta, and many more. This further provides a choice of connectivity networks in Indonesia to facilitate the mobility of intercity communities.

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How to easily enjoy these various benefits, simply install the BookCabin app and register as a member. Any flight ticket transaction with a minimum value of Rp 100,000 will get one lottery ticket. Get an extra lottery number by checking in online via BookCabin app. Information about the winner will be announced directly through the app as well as through BookCabin’s official Instagram and Facebook account.