JAKARTA: Starting March 15 Garuda Indonesia's low-cost carrier, Citilink airlines, flies Jakarta-Medan-Jakarta everyday using Boeing 737-300 aircraft and expecting to attract customers from Adam Air airlines which has stopped their service to the area.

"The new route will be the second biggest domestic market for Citilink after Jakarta to Surabaya, which has recorded significant growth every year " Garuda information techology (IT) and strategy director Elisa Lumbantoruan said during the launching of the new Citilink route in Jakarta on Monday.

She said that the airline would provide lower tariffs which would be more affordable for middle class passengers. "During the promotion the rate will be around Rp 350,000 one way to Medan from Jakarta," Elisa said. Citilink is now preparing to open new routes; Jakarta-Makasar, Jakarta-Pontianak and Jakarta-Pekanbaru. - JP

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