BANYUWANGI - Super Air Jet (SAJ) airline officially opened a new Jakarta-Banyuwangi flight route round and round (PP) by offering the concept of a low-cost airline with the main target being millennials.
Super Air Commercial Director Jet Noviyanti Harahap stated that SAJ opened a new Jakarta-Banyuwangi PP route, because Banyuwangi is a potential destination for the opening of new flight routes.
"All of our flights are economy class flights. So, it is very suitable for millennials' pockets," said Noviyanti as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 31.
Banyuwangi Regency, which has many exotic destinations, he said, is able to become a magnet for tourists to come to the eastern tip of Java Island regency.
"This is what we have caught that the demand is quite large. So SAJ is here to facilitate tourists, especially millennials who want to visit Banyuwangi," said Noviyanti.
In the future, he said again, SAJ will also open opportunities for the opening of new routes to and from Banyuwangi, one of which is the Banyuwangi-Kalimantan and Banyuwangi routes to other areas.
"This has been included in one of our marketing strategies. Hopefully it can be implemented soon," said Noviyanti.
Deputy Regent of Banyuwangi Sugirah welcomed the additional flight of the Jakarta-Banyuwangi route by the Super Air Jet.
"The existence of this new Super Air Jet route will be an additional economic driver for the Banyuwangi community," he said.
Deputy Regent Sugirah admitted that the presence of Super Air Jet further complements flight options for business people, tourists, and the community. Moreover, Super Air Jet offers airline services with cost-effective, making it more affordable.
"This will be an attractive flight option for all parties who want to visit Banyuwangi, especially millennials, who want to travel, or receive education in Banyuwangi. Because Super Air Jet is in a low-cost airline position, of course the tariff is competing," he said.
Executive General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura II Banyuwangi International Airport, Indrawansyah, said that the presence of this flight further complements flight services at Banyuwangi International Airport.
"Currently, passenger interest is very high for Banyuwangi. The average passenger movement reaches 450 people per day. With the presence of SAJ, we hope it can increase to 650 people per day," said Indrawansyah.
The inauguration of the opening of this new route was marked by the inaugural Super Air Jet flight at Banyuwangi International Airport.
Every day Super Air Jet with an Airbus A320-200 fleet with a capacity of 180 passengers will depart from Jakarta at 08.25 WIB, and will fly back from Banyuwangi to Jakarta at 10.55 WIB.
With the presence of Super Air Jet Airlines, the choice of flights from Jakarta to Banyuwangi is increasing. In addition to Super Air Jet, the Jakarta-Banyuwangi PP route is also served by Batik Air and Citilink.
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