Japan Airlines Flight Close to Bali

Denpasar - Bali threatened loss of 12 thousand Japanese tourists in every month. The reason, airline Japan Airlines (JAL) will close its direct flights to Bali due to collapse.

Closing airline flights to Bali by country of origin of this Sakura, related plans to close approximately 50 domestic and international flight routes. This closure will be done per October 1, 2010.

This was conveyed by the General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura (AP) I (Persero) Heru Legowo Ngurah Rai Airport, in the office at the Ngurah Rai Airport, Monday (05/10/2010).

Heru estimate closure JAL flight to Bali would affect the number of Japanese tourist visit to Bali. "The average per day, JAL carry about 400 people each day to Bali," he said. So, in a month, Bali has the potential to lose approximately 12 thousand tourists.

Another effect is the reduction in revenue after the closing of this JAL routes to the Ngurah Rai International Airport. Bahkab, Bali tourism industry will also be affected. ''All the elements of tourism, including hotels, tourist facilities, and others will feel the impact, "he added.

Right Now, Japan is one of the major markets of tourism in Bali. Even for several years, Japan became the country contributing the most tourists to Bali, followed by Australia.

JAL will cover the routes with flights from and to Bali in two cities in Japan following the collapse of JAL business.

However, Bali is still able to breathe because at the same time a number of foreign airlines flying to Bali would soon begin in June 2010. Some even add a route, such as airline flies Bali-Australia route.