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M A M U J U – June 21, 2021. Wings Air (IW flight code) member of Lion Air Group delivered the latest development regarding the service of domestic scheduled passenger flights (regular flights) in Mamuju through Tampa Padang Airport (MJU), West Sulawesi.

Wings Air will expand its network in the western part of Sulawesi Island scheduled for June 23, 2021, namely:

1. Fly back from Balikpapan via Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (SAMS) Sepinggan, East Kalimantan (BPN),
2. Increase the frequency of 1 (one) flight to Makassar through Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Maros, South Sulawesi (UPG).

*) using Central Indonesia Time zone (WITA) GMT+ 08

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The return flight for the Balikpapan - Mamuju - Balikpapan route and the addition of the Mamuju - Makassar - Mamuju flight schedule as part of Wings Air's efforts to #1 (first) ensure that flying is safe and pleasant. Because the implementation of all operational processes enforced with health protocol guidelines, according to prioritizing aspects of safety and security (safety first ).

Wings Air has prepared and operated a modern generation fleet of ATR 72-500 or ATR 72-600 propeller-type aircraft. Both have designed with a capacity of 72 economy class seats, a 2-2 configuration or layout.

Wings Air maximizes various measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including regulating the process of entering and exiting passengers from aircraft in sequence to minimize overcrowding. On an ATR plane, get up and down from the back door. That will minimizes face-to-face interaction between passengers. The galley at the rear also minimizes face-to-face interaction between passengers and cabin crew.

Fresh air quality (refreshing) is continuously supplied with a high rate of renewal of cabin air volume so that the air cycle is guaranteed clean. In this case, the seriousness of healthiness employees and passengers, in line to ensure the safety and security factors of the flight.

The airflow from above (cab ceiling) moves one way down (floor), which minimizes front and rear air movement in the cab (blown transversally and vertically). Air will be sucked into the floor area through the panel (floor panel level) according to the process of air pressure flow valve (pressurization outflow valve operation).

The ATR 72 is a technologically advanced aircraft with a more pronounced high of comfort since the cabin interior has designed more futuristic, so passengers can work during the flight or relax while enjoying the trip by looking at the outside view because the aircraft can fly low.

Goal #2 (second) to accommodate the needs of air transportation services for business people, tourists, and other communities in the three (3) provinces. To have a positive impact, including shorter distances between regions, relatively short travel times, affordable and comfortable.

Wings Air is also optimistic this route is a #3 (third) strategy to increase people's interest in traveling by airplane because it has the ease of air travel that is interconnected and continued flights to other cities.

Passengers from Balikpapan can continue flying directly to Mamuju, then stop by (transit) at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport which provides a wide selection of destinations such as Palopo-Lagaligo Bua, Kolaka, Bau-Bau, Wangi-Wangi, Kendari, Morowali, Palu, Poso, Luwuk, Gorontalo, Manado, Ternate, Ambon, Sorong, Manokwari, Jayapura, Timika, Merauke and other destinations.

Passengers from other cities will have more alternatives to fly to Mamuju, then connect to Balikpapan. From SAMS Sepinggan Airport, you can continue your air travel to Tarakan, Malinau, Tanjung Selor, Berau, Palangkaraya, Banjarmasin, Kotabaru, Batulicin, Semarang, Yogyakarta Kulonprogo, Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta in Tangerang, Surabaya, Denpasar and other cities.

The # 4 (fourth) effort is to support government programs to accelerate the recovery of the regional and national economy, mainly focusing on the development of tourism and trade sectors.

In addition, #5 (fifth) is to develop a business (expansion) for the domestic flight network. Wings Air continuously evaluates the market, routes, and passenger demand that has to carry out gradually.

Connectivity "Kaltim - Sulbar - South Sulawesi" is increasingly open as a new economic center, has a center for handicrafts, creative industries, and other sector growth.

Wings Air would like to thank you for the cooperation and coordination from internal, local government, regulators, airport managers, air traffic controllers, and various other relevant parties in preparation for the return flight and increasing the frequency of the future. The main hope, with this synergy, will be carried out smoothly so that Wings Air can reach and serve flights in East Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, and South Sulawesi.