Indonesia Airport News – 2 March 2010

Posted on Tuesday 2 March 2010 by Michael

Here’s a roundup of news about Indonesian airports in Bali and Lombok from Bali Discovery:

Delays in Opening of Lombok’s New Airport
Lombok International Airport Likely to Open in Mid-2010.
[Bali Discovery]
New Flight Service from Bali to Ende, Flores
Three Weekly Flights by TransNusa to Connect Ende and Bali.
[Bali Discovery]
Urgent Need to Expand Bali’s Airport
Minister Wants End to All Delays in Major Upgrade of Bali’s Airport.
[Bali Discovery]

Those that follow the news in Bali may also be interested in this additional story from Bali Discovery: The Blue Bird of Happiness Gets a Balinese Reprieve

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Indonesia Discontinues 7-Day Visa on Arrival

Posted on Friday 29 January 2010 by Michael

I’m just seeing news that Indonesia plans to cancel the 7-day visa on arrival. Effective 2 February 2010, the only VOA available will be the 30-day visa for US$25. The Indonesian Tourism Ministry was trying to appeal the decision, but it doesn’t appear likely at this late date that the situation will change.

Be sure to have the right amount, in US Dollars, with you when you arrive in Indonesia. I’ve personally seen cases of people being grossly over-charged when paying in Euros or other currencies.

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Bangkok Airways Announces New ID Policy

Posted on Friday 15 January 2010 by Michael

I just got a notice from Bangkok Airways that, effective 16 January 2010, the credit card holder who books a flight will need to be one of the travelers on the flight, and will need to present the credit card on check-in. All passengers will be asked to show some form of ID – credit card, national ID or passport.

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