Things have been rather quiet lately regarding the new airport train service. A little too quiet, if you know what I mean. It seemed like there was another shoe to drop, and that feeling was confirmed by today’s Bangkok Post. It seems there are a few little details, like a power supply, that aren’t done yet, so the whole project is delayed yet again. While there was talk of service starting in April, it now seems unlikely to be ready until August.
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Indonesia Airport News – 2 March 2010
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
Indonesia Discontinues 7-Day Visa on Arrival
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.
