Lion Group to increase Umrah flights to nine per week

Lion Group is set to significantly enhance its Umrah flight services, increasing the frequency to nine times per week. This strategic move comes in response to a notable surge in demand for pilgrimage travel following the recent Hajj season.

Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Group, announced the planned increase from the previous frequency of six flights per week. "We are optimistic that the demand for Umrah travel will continue to rise. What was previously six times a week, we are now preparing for nine times a week," he stated during the BookCabin Travel Fair press conference.

The airline is also deploying five large-body aircraft to transport Hajj pilgrims in 2025. These aircraft will serve embarkation points in Banjarmasin, carrying 5,483 pilgrims in 13 batches, and Padang, with 6,309 pilgrims in 15 batches. This demonstrates Lion Air's commitment to facilitating religious travel.

The announcement was made during the BookCabin Travel Fair, an event designed to provide convenient travel options and promote the airline's expanding network. Despite the industry entering a typically low season for passenger traffic, Lion Group observes a positive trend in overall air travel demand, driven by tourism, school holidays, business needs, and religious journeys. Through BookCabin, the group aims to offer cost-effective travel solutions tailored to various budgets.

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We are optimistic that the demand for Umrah travel will continue to rise. What was previously six times a week, we are now preparing for nine times a week.