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Indonesia ensures commercial flights during ASEAN Summit

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation ensures that regular flights to and from Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai district, East Nusa Tenggara province, will continue to be operated during the 42nd ASEAN Summit from May 9-11.
Indonesia ensures commercial flights during ASEAN Summit ảnh 1At Komodo airport in East Nusa Tenggara province (Photo: Antara)

Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian Ministryof Transportation ensures that regular flights to and from Labuan Bajo, WestManggarai district, East Nusa Tenggara province, will continue to be operatedduring the 42nd ASEAN Summit from May 9-11.

Indonesian Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi saidon May 8 that civil aviation transportation activities to Labuan are stillproceeding normally. International tourists who plan to visit this beautifulisland for sightseeing will still receive the best services.

According to the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority, thereare usually a maximum of 18 round-trip flights per day to and from Labuan Bajo.It is estimated that there will be an additional 16 VVIP flights to thelocation during the ASEAN Summit, especially on May 9 and May 11.

The minister affirmed that tourists can still enjoy thebeauty of Labuan Bajo during the ASEAN Summit. This is an opportunity forIndonesia to effectively promote tourism./.

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