BBN Airlines Indonesia, which began operations in September 2024, has suspended its Jakarta-Surabaya route effective Wednesday, 15 January 2025. The decision was made due to insufficient market demand and low seat occupancy rates.
Low Demand Drives the Decision
In a circular released by PT BBN Airlines Indonesia, it was stated that the closure of the Jakarta-Surabaya-Jakarta (CGK-SUB-CGK) route was primarily driven by seat occupancy rates below 50%. On 15 January 2025, only 81 passengers flew from Jakarta to Surabaya, while just 59 passengers were recorded on the return leg to Jakarta.
Following an internal audit on 16 January, it was revealed that only 306 tickets had been sold for flights scheduled between 17 January and 28 March 2025. As a result of the route suspension, 288 tickets were refunded, while 18 are still in the process of being reimbursed.
BBN Airlines Indonesia and Its Operations
Established in August 2022 and based in Jakarta, BBN Airlines Indonesia specialises in ACMI leasing, charter flights, cargo transport, and scheduled commercial services. The airline operates out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
As of November 2023, the airline’s fleet consists of six aircraft:
- Two Boeing B737-800 BCFs (for cargo-only operations),
- One B737-400 SF, and
- Three B737-800 NGs (for passenger flights).
Strategic Connection with Avia Solutions Group
BBN Airlines Indonesia is a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, a leading ACMI service provider established in Lithuania in 2010, later relocating its headquarters to Dublin, Ireland.
In December 2023, the airline received $6.2 million in funding from its parent company. BBN Airlines Indonesia maintains its goal of expanding its fleet to 40 aircraft by the end of 2027.
Strategic Presence in Southeast Asia
Based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, BBN Airlines Indonesia serves as a strategic hub for customers in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The airline remains committed to delivering reliable and efficient air transport services with a focus on customer satisfaction.
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