New Direct Flights to Bali Proposed by 13 International Airlines
Thirteen international airlines are planning to introduce direct flights to Bali , targeting major markets such as China, Russia, Japan, India, and the United States. These routes are currently in the proposal stage. Handy Heryudhitiawan, the General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Bali Airport, shared that some airlines have submitted requests for regular flight slots. While these requests have been made, the services have not yet commenced. Several airlines , which secured slots for the 2023 dry season , have yet to begin operations. “T hey are required to reapply for flight approvals, including their schedules and the type of aircraft they intend to use, ” Handy explained. The airport is still awaiting confirmations on these proposed plans. According to Tjok Bagus Pemayun, Head of Bali’s Provincial Tourism Office, three or four of these proposed airlines are from China. Prior to the pandemic, 15 Chinese cities had direct flights to Bali, but none are currently operational. Pe
