Garuda Indonesia Announces Extra Medan-Sabang Flights
Jakarta. Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will offer more flights between Medan in North Sumatra to Sabang in Aceh in support of the Sail Sabang 2017 festival, a statement released by the Tourism Ministry said on Thursday (21/11).
The airline will add four new flights starting on Nov. 29 using short-haul regional airliner ATR 72-600 with a capacity of 70 passengers.
"We offer the extra flights to make Sail Sabang 2017 a success," Sugiyono, Garuda Indonesia's general manager in Banda Aceh, said.
The airline normally only offers the flight on Friday and Sunday.
Sail Sabang 2017, held from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, will feature at least 28 activities, including the International Yacht Rally, Sabang Fun Bike, Sabang Underwater Photo Contest, Sabang City Tour, Banda Aceh City Tour and the Free Diving Competition.
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