Citilink Declared World's Top 2 Low-Cost Carrier
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22 September 2021 12:10 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Independent aviation research firm Skytrax named Citilink as the world's second-best low-cost carrier that implemented the health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. The subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia Group received the 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating.
“This is proof that the COVID-19 handling through the application of health protocols on air transportation in Indonesia is recognized by the world,” said Transportation Minister Budi Karya in a written statement, Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
The 5-Star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax is the highest rating given to airlines for implementing the best health protocols during the pandemic. Citilink earned the second-highest score below the Singapore Airline Group's Scoot.
Budi Karya hoped that the airline could maintain its achievements. “Hopefully this can encourage other airlines to continue to implement health protocols consistently in order to increase the public trust of flight service amid the pandemic,” he said.
Skytrax carried out the assessment in August 2021, covering all aspects of the health protocols implementation, especially the airline's efforts to provide services both before and after flights.
Citilink President Director Juliandra said since the onset of the pandemic, the airline has been committed to performing world-class-level of health and safety measures as well as improved various services in all flight aspects to ensure safe-and-comfortable flight for all customers, in line with its mission to become ‘The Most Hassle-Free Airline’.
“This rating is a global recognition of Citilink’s excellent health protocols especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.,” said Juliandra.
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