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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Airline to double number of flights from Perth to Bali
International travellers are in luck as a popular airline announced it will double its flights from Perth to Bali. PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri has announced it will strengthen its presence in WA by increasing the Bali-Perth route from seven to 14 times a week. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Bernard Francis said they would increase the frequency of flights in two phases. 'First phase will see TransNusa's scheduled flights increasing from 7 times weekly to 11 times weekly. The additional four flights will be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday,' he said. This will be implemented on July 2 and will be followed by phase two which will increase flights from 11 to 14 times per week from July 18. This announcement comes a little more than two months after TransNusa successfully launched its scheduled flights to Perth from its base in Bali on March 20, 2025. Sale of tickets for TransNusa's scheduled flights are currently priced from $156 one way. TransNusa Group CEO Datuk Bernard Francis with an A320. Credit: Supplied In addition to extra TransNusa flights, Perth airport welcomed China Southern Airlines back to WA in May, and QantasLink announced it was set to launch two new routes from Perth to Newcastle and Hobart this year. Perth Airport has seen a surge in aviation with 16.9 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2024.
Globe and Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
TransNusa Increases Scheduled Flight Frequency to Twice Daily
JAKARTA, June 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - South East Asia's first holistic premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Perth by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for its Bali – Perth route to twice daily or 14 times a week from its current 7 times a week. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that sales of tickets for the additional flights started yesterday. 'We will increase the frequency of flight in two phases. First phase will see TransNusa's scheduled flights increasing from 7 times weekly to 11 times weekly. The additional four flights will be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday,' he said, adding that the first phase will begin on July 2. With regard to the second phase, Datuk Francis said that TransNusa will increase its scheduled flight frequency from 11 times weekly to 14 times weekly starting July 18. This announcement comes a little more than two months after TransNusa successfully launch its scheduled flights to Perth from its base in Bali on March 20, 2025. Datuk Francis explained that TransNusa has plans to further strengthen and enhance its offerings to passengers in a bid to increase passengers' comfort on all its flights. 'The move to enhance our customer comfort is part of our plan to grow TransNusa as a secure and caring brand in line with our Premium Service Carrier status,' Datuk Francis explained. TransNusa, which has been operating its international flights as a Premium Service Airline and its domestic routes as a Low-Cost Carrier (LCC), was recently given the green light by the Indonesian Aviation Authority to operate as a Premium Service Airline in their domestic market as well. This success comes on the back off its value-added services such as all the airline's planes are configured with less seats than that of a LCC, the airline provides refund and unlimited flight changes for its Seat Plus and Flexi-Pro tickets, respectively, among others. TransNusa passengers also enjoys a minimum check-in baggage allowance of 20kg and a hand carry baggage allowance of 7kg. Sale of tickets for TransNusa's scheduled flight are currently priced from IDR1.699.000 onwards, AUD156 onwards, CNY740 onwards, USD110 onwards, and MYR487 onwards. Potential passengers can purchase the tickets at or any secure Online Travel Agents (OTAs). For passengers who purchase tickets from OTAs, they can check-in at TransNusa's additional scheduled flight, 8B 082 (DPS-PER), will depart at 12.55pm from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive at Perth Airport at 16.55pm on July 1 onwards. While TransNusa flight, 8B 083 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 18.05pm and arrived at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 21.50pm. TransNusa will continue to operate its current scheduled flight, 8B 080 (DPS-PER), which departs Bali at 09.10am from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive the Perth Airport at 12.50pm. The flight, 8B 081 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 13.35pm and arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on 17.20pm. TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 that has a seat capacity of 174 for this international route that has a 3 hours and 40 minutes flight duration. Apart from the Bali-Perth international route, TransNusa also operates scheduled flights from its base in Bali to Guangzhou, China. Datuk Francis said that TransNusa has the shortest transit time of a maximum of 2 hours between the scheduled arrival of its flights from Perth to Bali and from Bali to Guangzhou. 'For West Australians looking for a more adventurous vacation, they can spend some time in Bali and jet across to Guangzhou to experience places such as Gulong Gorge skywalk glass bridge,' Datuk Francis added. On TransNusa's Premium Service Carrier product offerings, Datuk Bernard stressed that for its international flights, TransNusa not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO. 'For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide more complete services such as free baggage 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the ability to be able to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed. "We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.' concluded Datuk Bernard. About TransNusa Established in 2005, TransNusa started its operation by providing chartered flights. It began its commercial flights in 2011. After ceasing operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TransNusa relaunched itself in 2021 as a low-cost airline in its domestic market. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Airline in the region. The new business model will apply only to its international routes. TransNusa introduced its first international route in April, 2023. The airline introduced its Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur round trip route and had its maiden flight on April 14, followed by the Jakarta – Singapore route on November 20, 2023. After which, the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website ( through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa's General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719. Media Contact Trina Thomas Raj trina@ +60124992672 (watsapp) ]]> Source: TransNusa Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TransNusa Becomes First Indonesian Airline to Launch Scheduled Bali
TransNusa Creates Fastest and Seamless Connecting Flight Between Guangzhou and Perth Via Bali PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri makes Indonesia proud by becoming the first Indonesian airline to launch new scheduled flight from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China TransNusa successfully started sale of tickets on February 24th with a promotional rate of 388.000, CNY999 and USD149, one-way TransNusa simultaneously launches one of the fastest and seamless scheduled connecting flight from Guangzhou, China to Perth, Australia via Bali JAKARTA, INDONESIA - February 26, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE) - TRANSNUSA has yet again added another feather in its cap by becoming the first Indonesian airline to launch scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China. In addition, the airline also announced that it will be simultaneously launching scheduled connecting flights from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer and aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis said, 'We are always looking at developing new routes to benefit our passengers. While traditional routes such as Bali to Perth and Bali to Guangzhou are important, we also strive to go the extra mile to provide fast as well as seamless connectivity to our passengers. 'With the launch of our new Bali-Guangzhou route, our passengers can now enjoy one of the fastest scheduled connecting flights to either Guangzhou or Perth via Bali, with a transit duration of either 1 hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours and 35 minutes, depending on the day and time of the scheduled flights. 'From April 13th to May 31st, on a weekly basis, there will be three connecting flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Perth International Airport, Australia while from Perth there will be two connecting flights weekly via Bali to Guangzhou,' Datuk Francis said, adding that connecting flight from Guangzhou will be every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday while the connecting flight from Perth to Guangzhou via Bali will be on Monday and Saturday. Datuk Francis further elaborated that from June onwards, the airline will be flying daily from Perth and Guangzhou to Bali. As such, from June onwards, passengers can also enjoy daily connecting flights. The Quangzhou to Perth flight ticket price will start from as low as CNY1899, USD 259 and AUD399. Within the first quarter of 2025, two-year old TransNusa has already broken the traditional norm and planned a holistic 360-degree flight path from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali. This innovative move is a historical first and a strategic triumph for the airline since TransNusa's re-launch as a Premium Service Carrier in October 2022. In breaking the sound barrier of convention and implementing its planned holistic 360-degree flight path from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali, TransNusa kick-started 2025 by announcing the launch of its Bali-Perth route in January, with flight tickets priced from as low as IDR1.799.000, AUD169, CNY782, and USD163. Details of the new Bali-Guangzhou Route In order to implement the holistic 360-degree flight path from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali, TransNusa is launching its Bali-Guangzhou route on April 13th. Tickets for the new scheduled route are priced at a promotional rate that starts from IDR2.388.000, CNY999 and USD149. Flight tickets can be purchased at and all other main online travel agent platforms. 'In addition to the connecting flight, with the launch of this new route, we hope to also provide tourists from China additional options to travel to the Island of Gods, Bali,' Datuk Francis said. At the initial stage, from April 13th to May 31st, TransNusa will be operating four flights a week from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, popularly known as the Denpasar International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 969, will depart Bali at 20.15pm and arrive at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 968, will depart Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 02.05am and arrive in Bali at 07.40am. The TransNusa flight will depart Bali every Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday while flights will depart Guangzhou on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. For this scheduled flight, TransNusa will be utilizing its A320 narrow-body jet airliner, which has 174 seats, to cater for the five-hour scheduled flight. Brief History On TransNusa TransNusa, which had to close business due to the Covid-19 pandemic was injected with new shareholders and management team in 2022. The airline opened its doors for business in October and within six months, in April 2023, launched its first international flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After which, under the new leadership of Datuk Francis, and the new management team, the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. In 2024, the airline continued growing its international and domestic route and at the same time recording historical firsts that also became a significant industry first for the Indonesian aviation industry. Since April 2023, TransNusa has been making headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and diving haven, Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided Indonesians with more pricing and route options to China. TransNusa's aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia. For Further information, please contact Trina Thomas Raj, Primary Communications and Marketing Consultant by email [email protected] OR by mobile +60124992672 (Watsapp) About TransNusa TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered. TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The airline currently flies from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Subang, Malaysia and Guangzhou, China. It also flies from Bali to Jakarta and Manado. TransNusa made history when it became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model. Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website ( through authorized travel agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa's General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 for assistance.
