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Indonesia's leading low-cost carrier connecting the archipelago.
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Jakarta, Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines, commonly known as Lion Air, is an Indonesian low-cost carrier founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is the flagship carrier of the Lion Air Group and one of the largest airlines in Southeast Asia by fleet size and passenger volume.
The airline operates an extensive domestic network across Indonesia's many islands, as well as regional international routes to destinations in Southeast Asia and beyond. Lion Air has played a significant role in making air travel more accessible and affordable for millions of Indonesians.
The carrier primarily operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and has historically been one of Boeing's largest customers in the region. However, Lion Air has faced scrutiny following a number of serious incidents, most notably the fatal crash of Flight JT610 in October 2018, which contributed to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX.
Hubs & network
Lion Air's primary hub is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, with additional focus cities including Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali and other major Indonesian airports.
Fleet
Lion Air operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Lion Air was founded on October 19, 1999, and began operations in 2000.
- ›The airline is part of the Lion Air Group, which also includes Batik Air, Wings Air, and Malindo Air.
- ›Flight JT610 crashed into the Java Sea on October 29, 2018, killing all 189 people on board and was linked to a faulty MCAS system on the Boeing 737 MAX.
- ›Lion Air has placed some of the largest aircraft orders in aviation history, including a landmark order for 230 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
- ›The airline was briefly banned from European Union airspace in the mid-2000s due to safety concerns, though it has since made significant improvements.
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