Indonesia AirAsia Gears Up for 2024 Eid Homecoming; Prepares 350,000 Seats

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian airline AirAsia is preparing 350,000 seats during the Eid al-Fitr period this year from April 3 to 18, 2024. This number is up 27 percent compared to the same period last year. 

CEO of Indonesia AirAsia Veranita Yosephine Sinaga said that Indonesia AirAsia has prepared various strategic steps in anticipating the surge in travelers, one of which is by providing at least 160 to 250 additional flights.

"To accommodate the high demand for airplane tickets during the Eid al-Fitr period," Veranita said in a written statement on Tuesday. 

According to Veranita, steps are taken to ensure availability and provide more flight options for passengers who plan to participate in Eid homecoming.

Veranita also said that Indonesia AirAsia provides more capacity to keep up with the high interest in the Eid homecoming.

"[The measure] is expected to help stabilize airplane ticket prices on the market and remain affordable for travelers," Veranita said.  

According to the Ministry of Transportation, Veranita went on, the number of travelers who will travel by plane during the 2024 Eid homecoming period is estimated to reach 4.4 million people. This figure increased by 12 percent when compared to the Eid al-Fitr period in 2023.

Throughout 2023, she said, AirAsia has carried 2.1 million passengers. AirAsia also offers 12 domestic routes by February 2024. The latest are Denpasar-Kupang and Denpasar-Lampung. Veranita ensured that all Indonesia AirAsia staff have been trained to provide the best service in facing the surge of passengers during the Eid al-Fitr period every year.

JONIANSYAH HARDJONO

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