TransNusa Aviation Mandiri has expanded its network connectivity in the first six months of this year to include two new international routes from Bali. One of which is the golden route from Bali to Perth and the second from Bali to Guangzhou, China.
In addition TransNusa will increase its scheduled flight frequency from Jakarta to Singapore from twice daily to three times daily to cope with Indonesia’s school holiday travelling demands.
TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said, “Our expansion plans are mainly based on our passengers’ needs, demands and travelling trends. If we can assist in providing our passengers an affordable, comfortable, safe and secure alternative travel option, we will definitely plan for it. For example, in Indonesia, July is the favoured travelling period, especially during our school holidays duration. To assist with our passengers’ travel plans, we have secured an addition flight for passengers planning to travel to Singapore. Starting July 1, we will increase our scheduled flight frequency from Jakarta to Singapore from twice daily to three times daily,” Datuk Francis said, adding that the additional scheduled flight will be in effect until July 31, this year.
The additional flight, 8B 155, will depart from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 06.30pm and arrive at Changi Airport at 09.15pm. The scheduled TransNusa flight, 8B 156, will depart Changi Airport at 10.05pm and arrive at Jakarta Airport at 10.55pm.
TransNusa’s current scheduled flights departs the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 07.55am and 12.10pm, respectively. While flights from Singapore to Jakarta will depart at 11.45am and 03.30pm.
With regard to TransNusa domestic market, TransNusa will be increasing its scheduled flight frequency from Jakarta to Singkawang to seven scheduled flights weekly from the current four times weekly. TransNusa scheduled flight will depart from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport 11.45am and arrive at the Singkawang Airport at 01.25pm, while the TransNusa flight depart the Singkawang Airport at 02.10pm and arrive in Jakarta at 03.50pm.
HK Express resumes seasonal flights to Miyako, Japan
HK Express Airways (HK Express) announced the resumption of its seasonal Hong Kong-Miyako (Shimojishima) route! Operating from 27 June, this summer service includes four weekly flights to Shimojishima Airport (SHI), inviting travellers to discover this idyllic southern Japanese archipelago. HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao said: “As Hong Kong’s only low-cost carrier, we are committed to providing affordable fares and offering a wide range of value-added services, allowing our passengers to “Gotta Go their way”. We are honoured to have recently been named in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025 as one of the World’s Top 100 Airlines and World’s Top 3 Most Improved Airline. This recognition of our service quality motivates us to keep improving and provide even better flight experiences for our passengers.”
She added: “With the resumption of our seasonal flights to Shimojishima, HK Express will become Hong Kong’s only airline covering all three major airports in Okinawa – Naha Airport, Ishigaki Airport, and Shimojishima Airport – offering nearly 190 weekly round-trip flights to Japan, giving travellers more flexibility in planning their journeys. As a member of the Cathay Group, HK Express leverages the group’s global route network to connect Japan’s unique, lesser-known destinations with the world, offering travellers exceptional in-depth Japanese experiences.”
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