Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Minister of Tourismand Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno has announced that the ticket prices ondomestic flights will be cut down by 15%, starting next week, to boost tourismrecovery and development.
Praising the decision to cut airfares in a fairly shortperiod of time, the minister expected that the reduction will bring a breath offresh air to the tourism industry.
Airlines such as Garuda Indonesia, Citilink and Lion Grouphave added aircraft to help lower ticket prices, the minister said.
In addition, AirAsia and other international airlines arealso supporting this initiative, which can make airfares more affordable,especially during the peak holiday season at the end of the year.
Transport Minister Budi Kalia Sumadi said the cut will takeeffect on some flights from next week.
He further said the reduction on certain flight schedules ispart of an effort to fill empty seats./.
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