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Jakarta, January 20, 2024- Lion Air announced the launch of its new route that will expand its network for business, tourists and communities. On February 7, 2024, Lion Air opened a direct route route that offers an increasingly memorable travel experience.

Interesting facts the latest route:

1. Connecting 2 Strategic Cities: Jakarta and Sorong. Sorong, as the gate of western Papua, is an attractive destination for passengers who want to explore the natural and cultural wealth of the region.

2. Jakarta - Sorong, the new domestic route is part of the non-stop route of Lion Air network in Indonesia. The new route has a distance from Jakarta to Sorong about 2,158 miles (3,471 km) and a 4-hour travel time.

3. Introduction to Morning Travel: Lion Air understands the needs of businessmen and tourists, this route provides morning departure options. The flight starts from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) at 07:55 WIB, allowing passengers to feel flying at a more comfortable time, not at night. Return flight departing from Sorong at 15:00 WIT and scheduled to arrive in Jakarta at 17:00 WIB.

4. Discount Rp 50,000 each ticket purchase via BookCabin app. Another interesting feature, ease of accommodation (hotel) booking and online check-in, makes air travel more practical.

5. Wide Connectivity: Through Sorong can continue to travel to various other destinations such as Manokwari, Fak-Fak, Kaimana, Nabire, Manado, Jayapura, Ambon, and more. Jakarta as the main flight center provides connectivity throughout Indonesia and internationally, covering important cities to Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, Surabaya, Bali, Lombok, Kupang, Lampung, Palembang, Bengkulu, Jambi, Batam, Padang, Pekanbaru, Medan, Pontianak, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya, Banjarmasin, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and others.

6. New Accessibility for Exploration: opening new opportunities for adventure. Passengers can explore the natural beauty and cultural wealth in both cities, thus creating an unforgettable travel experience.

7. Support for Initiative #DiIndonesiaAja: Lion Air wants to encourage people to explore the beauty of Indonesia itself and feel the pride of the charm of this country.

8. Modern and Comfortable Aircraft: Lion Air provides flights with Boeing 737-800NG (189 economy class seats) and Boeing 737-900ER (215 economy class seats). Modern facilities and comfortable seats, ensuring a fun trip for all passengers.

9. Supporting Economy: Lion Air supports economic growth in both cities, Jakarta and Sorong, with increased connectivity, expected to increase in tourism, trade and investment sectors in both areas.

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