Monday, June 24, 2024
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Lion Air launches new routes from Surabaya to Ambon & Sorong starting June 21, 2024, enhancing travel options.
Lion Air is thrilled to announce two new direct routes from Surabaya, enhancing connectivity to Ambon and Sorong in Eastern Indonesia, starting June 21, 2024. Travelers can utilize these routes for vacations, business engagements, or family visits from Juanda International Airport in Sidoarjo, East Java (SUB), offering direct and one-stop services to:
- Maluku, via Pattimura Airport in Ambon (AMQ).
- Southwest Papua, via Dominique Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong (SOQ), with a stopover in Ambon.
These routes utilize the modern Boeing 737-800NG (189 economy seats) and Boeing 737-900ER (215 economy seats) aircraft, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Flight Schedule:
| Route | Flight No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya (SUB) → Ambon (AMQ) | JT-878 | 07:30 WIB | 12:15 WIT |
| Ambon (AMQ) → Sorong (SOQ) | JT-878 | 12:55 WIT | 14:10 WIT |
| Sorong (SOQ) → Ambon (AMQ) | JT-879 | 14:55 WIT | 16:05 WIT |
| Ambon (AMQ) → Sorong (SOQ) | JT-879 | 16:45 WIT | 17:30 WIB |
Benefits for Society, Business, and Travelers:
- Time Efficiency: Direct routes significantly reduce travel time, benefiting urgent travels.
- Business Connectivity: Enhances economic growth by facilitating business interactions and opportunities across regions.
- Tourism Boost: Encourages domestic and international tourism through easier access to the natural and cultural sites of Ambon and Sorong.
- Family and Social Connections: Makes visiting family and friends across these cities more feasible, strengthening personal ties.
Special Offers:
The BookCabin app simplifies the booking and check-in process, offering additional perks. Users who book a flight ticket worth a minimum of Rp 100,000 receive a lottery ticket, with additional entries for online check-ins. Prizes include Samsung Galaxy S23 phones, 10th generation iPads, and Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatches, with winners announced until July 31, 2024, through the app and BookCabin’s social media.