Indonesia cuts domestic airfares for Aidilfitri travel

Indonesia cuts domestic airfares for Aidilfitri travel

Domestic flights are cheaper by 13%-14% through a government subsidy of the value-added tax.

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The Indonesian transport ministry said it would ensure there would be enough flights for the Aidilfitri holiday period. (Wikipedia pic)
JAKARTA:
The Indonesian government has cut domestic airfare prices by 13%-14% to allow people to travel to their hometowns for the Aidilfitri holidays.

The lower fares on economy-class flights will be available from March 24 to April 7.

The price reduction comes from a partial government subsidy on the value-added tax for domestic economy-class flights.

The transport ministry said it would ensure sufficient flight capacity during the holiday period.

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