There Is A Superbike In Mandalika, Garuda Indonesia Adds Flights To Lombok And Presents A Special Promo For Bundling Packages

JAKARTA - The national airline Garuda Indonesia will increase flight capacity by increasing the frequency and operating wide-body aircraft to serve domestic flights to and from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. This is in order to support the success of the World Superbike (WSBK) international motorcycle racing event.

As is known, this international standard racing event will be held in the Mandalika area, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara on 19-21 November 2021.

President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Irfan Setiaputra, said that the additional flight frequency will be carried out during the period from 17 to 22 November. Where Garuda Indonesia will serve at least 30 flights to and from Lombok which are connected via Jakarta.

In addition to increasing the frequency of flights on the Jakarta-Lombok round-trip (PP) route, during this period Garuda will also increase flight capacity by operating wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus 330-200 and A 330-900 Neo from those previously served with the B737-800 NG fleet. .

Irfan said that Garuda Indonesia's support for the Mandalika World Superbike program is one of Garuda Indonesia's efforts as a national flag carrier to continue to play an active role in supporting international events in Indonesia in line with the momentum of accelerating the recovery of the national tourism sector.

Furthermore, Irfan said the support was optimized through the provision of integrated air connectivity accessibility to encourage an increase in foreign tourist visits to destinations in Indonesia amidst the conducive situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.

"We hope that the presence of this program will not only be able to bridge the needs and enthusiasm of the community for one of the largest motorcycle racing events in the world, but also be a continuous step in the form of collaboration in the tourism ecosystem in increasing Indonesia's competitiveness, especially Lombok as a tourist destination. the world," he said in a written statement received by VOI, Thursday, November 18.

Irfan said that through the travel agency business line - Aero Globe Indonesia, also launched the 'Mandalika World Superbike' tour package program. Service users can enjoy tour packages including WSBK entrance tickets with offers starting from IDR 6.2 million.

This offer is valid for ticket purchases until 19 November 2021 with a travel period until 21 November 2021 and can be accessed via WhatsApp Service AGILine (24 hours) at 087777 461 807.

"Through this program, Garuda Indonesia seeks to provide a seamless end-to-end travel experience in the current new normal, which of course prioritizes security, comfort and safety aspects for all service users," he said.

The bundling package comes with a variety of choices ranging from 3 days 2 nights and 4 days 3 nights stay packages with 4 and 5 star accommodation options that can be selected according to their individual preferences, besides that, tickets to watch World Superbike 2021 are included in categories ranging from from Main Grand Stand 1A, and flight tickets for Garuda Indonesia (economy class) Jakarta-Lombok PP.

"Of course we hope that the series of services provided by Garuda Indonesia can contribute to the success of the event and become a positive step for the movement of the creative economy in the Lombok area," he concluded.

In addition, said Irfan, in the future special promo programs for flight tickets and package bundling programs like this will continue to be carried out through various promotional activities and other special offers in order to increase public interest in flying again.

"Of course, through the implementation of the flight health protocol that we implement optimally," he said.