Lion Air Group Expands its Reach to South Asia, Including Sri Lanka

Indonesia's largest airline group, Lion Air Group, is embarking on an ambitious plan to expand its operations in South Asia, including Sri Lanka. The group has already added more than 40 aircrafts to its fleet in 2022, with plans to add nearly 80 more this year, in order to increase the frequency of flights to high-demand destinations. With its subsidiaries collectively operating 317 aircrafts, including Lion Air, Wings Air (Indonesia), Super Air Jet, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, and Thai Lion Air, Lion Air Group is well-positioned to become a major player in the region.

The company is committed to providing the latest in air travel technology, with orders for more than 110 A320neos and A321neos from Airbus and 230 737 MAX airplanes from Boeing. The rise of low-cost carriers in Indonesia has led to Lion Air's dominance in the market, and the company relies on the Boeing 737 aircraft series for its short-haul operations.

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lan, Lion Air Group's international flights have already moved to Terminal 2F at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as part of a capacity balancing program. The group commands more than 40% of seat capacity and flight frequencies out of Jakarta, with the majority of flights being on its domestic network.

With its commitment to providing modern and reliable air travel, Lion Air Group is poised to become a major player in the South Asian region. The company's plans to expand its operations in Sri Lanka and increase the frequency of its flights are sure to be well-received by travelers in the region.