About Lion Air
Lion Air (Indonesia) (ICAO: LNI) is a prominent low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, known for its extensive network primarily within Indonesia.
Lion Air, legally established on November 15, 1999, was founded by brothers Rusdi and Kusnan Kirana, commencing its operations on June 30, 2000, with its inaugural flight from Jakarta to Pontianak. It rapidly grew to become Indonesia's largest privately run airline and the country's first low-cost airline, with the motto "We Make People Fly" aiming to make air travel accessible.
The airline's main operational base and primary hub is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta. It also utilizes secondary hubs such as Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Makassar and Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya to support regional connectivity. Lion Air's fleet primarily consists of Boeing 737 aircraft, including Next Generation, 900ER, and MAX series variants, supplemented by Airbus A330s for longer routes. The broader Lion Air Group operates a fleet of over 300 aircraft.
Lion Air boasts an extensive route network, comprising over 183 domestic routes connecting various destinations across Indonesia. Its international reach extends to countries like Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, India, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, alongside charter services to mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Macau. Lion Air is not a member of any of the major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld). It is, however, the flagship carrier of the Lion Air Group, which includes subsidiary airlines such as Wings Air, Batik Air (Indonesia), Batik Air (Malaysia), and Thai Lion Air. As a low-cost carrier, Lion Air focuses on providing affordable fares, meaning in-flight amenities and services are generally basic, typically without complimentary meals, drinks, or entertainment.
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