Indonesia’s largest privately ran airline Lion Air has become a member of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), with immediate effect.
“We are delighted to welcome Lion Air as a member of AAPA. With Lion Air’s strong presence in the budget air travel segment, this important milestone reflects the diversity of the Association’s membership and reinforces its role as the voice of international air carriers in the Asia Pacific region, regardless of business model,” said Subhas Menon, director general of AAPA.
Menon continued: “Sharing best practices and experiences as we do, will make the industry more resilient as well as ensure its safe, and sustainable growth.”
The Jakarta based carrier operates both international and domestic air services connecting different Indonesian cities to countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, China, Japan and India.
Rudy Lumingkewas, president director of Lion Air added: “Lion Air is excited to be a member of AAPA. With its excellent connectivity across Indonesia and a growing network of international destinations. Lion Air is looking forward to working with other AAPA members and playing its part in the continued success of the Asia Pacific air transport sector.”
Lion Air joins airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Air India, Singapore Airlines, and ANA as a member of the AAPA.