Padang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - The Chairman of the Association of Travel Company (ASITA) of West Sumatra, Ian Hanafiah assessed the flight schedule of Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) - Singapore is right to support regional tourism as well as having a significant impact on tourist arrivals interest.
AirAsia Airlines serves route flight of Singapore - BIM, Padang Pariaman every day. Departure time at 08.55 a.m. from Singapore (local time) and landed at BIM Padang 09.15 a.m..
While the flight schedule from BIM Padang at 09.40 a.m. and landed in Singapore at 11.55 a.m..
According to that schedule, when tourists come, they can go directly to the desired tourist destinations, the day just enter the hotel. The schedule also forced tourists to stay at least one day in West Sumatra.
"Scheduled departure which is not too early will also provide comfort because tourists can still have breakfast without having to rush to go to the airport," he said.
According to him, it will greatly give positive impact to tourism climate in West Sumatra.
As for the citizens of West Sumatra who want to travel or shopping in Singapore, they also get a good schedule. They can stay in Singapore or back in the same day through Batam. (cha)
Translator: Vicha Faradika
BIM, Singapore Flight To Support Tourism Sector: ASITA
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