Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation Says Garuda Indonesia Plane Tire Burst After Takeoff

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The Ministry of Transportation said a tire on a Garuda Indonesia aircraft burst after the aircraft had become airborne, meaning it occurred after takeoff. Lukman F. Laisa, Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation, said that based on the report, at 5:52 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB), the JATSC […]

Transportation Ministry Raises Maximum Fuel Surcharge on Airfares to 40 Percent

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry has once again adjusted the maximum fuel surcharge (FS) that scheduled domestic airlines may impose on economy-class passenger fares. The maximum surcharge has been raised to 40 percent of the applicable fare ceiling, up from the previous 30 percent. The adjustment was made by the ministry’s Directorate General of […]

School Holiday Transport Stimulus Draws Strong Public Response

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s transportation stimulus program during the 2026 school holiday drew strong public participation, with state-owned transportation operators PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), PT PELNI (Persero), and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) reporting high uptake of subsidized fares and ticket discounts. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) recorded 1,125,711 passengers using the School Holiday […]

InJourney Airports Speeds Up Preparations to Optimize Husein Sastranegara Airport

BANDUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), operating as InJourney Airports, is accelerating preparations to optimize operations at Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung following the government’s policy to expand flight services at the airport. The preparations are focused on strengthening safety and security measures, as well as upgrading supporting infrastructure to ensure all operational requirements comply […]