inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Pertamina will reduce the price of aviation fuel by 7.5 percent to 10 percent at 19 major airports in Indonesia. This adjustment is made to approach the price of aviation fuel at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK).
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation, Elba Damhuri, in a written statement, said that the reduction in the price of aviation fuel also includes Denpasar Bali Airport, Yogyakarta Kulon Progo and Labuan Bajo Airport. PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia will also reduce the PJP2U and PJP4U rates by up to 50 percent.
Meanwhile, he said that airlines have agreed to provide a discount on jet fuel surcharges of 8 percent and propellers of 5 percent. In addition, AirNav Indonesia also supports by extending airport operating hours during the holiday season period.
"This reduction in airline ticket prices is estimated to save an average of IDR 157,500 per ticket with total savings reaching IDR 472.5 billion nationally. However, we note that the VAT incentive has not been taken into account because it is the authority of the Ministry of Finance," he said on Thursday (11/28/2024).
In his statement, he believes that this decision will provide direct benefits to people who travel during the holidays. In addition, this policy can boost the domestic economy and tourism in the last quarter of 2024.
Previously reported, the Government has reduced the price of plane tickets for domestic flights by 10 percent during the Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 periods. This was conveyed by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation Elba Damhuri.
He said that the reduction in the price of plane tickets for domestic flights was a directive from President Prabowo Subianto. In addition, to help the public in reducing the burden of ticket prices at all airports in Indonesia.
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