Indonesia ensures commercial flights during ASEAN Summit
Jakarta (VNA) – 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.
Indonesian Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi said
on May 8 that civil aviation transportation activities to Labuan are still
proceeding normally. International tourists who plan to visit this beautiful
island for sightseeing will still receive the best services.
According to the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority, there
are 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 the
location during the ASEAN Summit, especially on May 9 and May 11.
The minister affirmed that tourists can still enjoy the
beauty of Labuan Bajo during the ASEAN Summit. This is an opportunity for
Indonesia to effectively promote tourism./.