Category: Travel

TransNusa Ends 2025 With The Launch Of Four New Scheduled Direct Domestic Flights

TransNusa ends 2025 by introducing four new scheduled direct domestic flights to renowned international tourist destinations. Ticket sales for the four new routes began last week while flights for the four new domestic routes will begin on December 15.

TransNusa will launch new scheduled direct flights from Bali to Lombok, known as a world class surfing island destination and Bali to Bima, which is known for its natural beauty and gateway to Pantai Pink with its rare pink sands and clear waters.

In addition, TransNusa will also be launching new scheduled direct flights from international diving island destination Sorong to Timika and from Manado to Sorong.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that with the new launches, TransNusa hopes to provide increased connectivity and travelling options to domestic and international tourists.

“We would like to play our part in boosting and increasing air connectivity within Indonesia’s internationally renowned tourism island destinations. Our focus is in increasing direct flight to destinations that are world renowned for its unique and stunning landscape and natural offerings,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that Lombok, home to Mount Rinjani National Park, offers one of Indonesia’s most iconic volcanic landscapes with sweeping treks, waterfalls and panoramic views. Bima’s Pantai Pink is a rare natural wonder with pink-hued sands and crystal-clear waters, a hidden gem for beach lovers and photographers. Sorong serves as the gateway to Raja Ampat, famed for its rich coral reefs and rare marine species, while Timika provides access to Jaya Wijaya Mountain and supports a robust community tied to Indonesia’s largest gold mining operations.

DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS…TransNusa to focus on increasing connectivity between international tourist destinations in Indonesia

Flight Details

TransNusa’s flight from Bali to Lombok will operate two times daily beginning Monday, December 15. The TransNusa flight will depart Bali from the Denpasar International Airport at 07.30am and arrive in Lombok International Airport at 07.55am, with the return flight departing Lombok at 08.25am and arriving in Bali at 09.05am. The second TransNusa flight will depart Bali at 15.55pm and arrive in Lombok at 16.50pm, with the return flight departing Lombok at 17.20pm and arriving in Bali at 18.05pm.

Meanwhile, TransNusa’s flight from Bali to Bima will begin on Monday, December 15.

“For the first week, we will operate one scheduled flight from Bali to Bina on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Starting December 22, TransNusa will operate daily scheduled flights from Bali to Bima,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that the flight will depart Bali from the Denpasar International Airport at 09.35am and arrive at 10.35am at the Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport in Bima. The return flight will depart Bima’s Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport at 11.00am and arrive at Bali’s Denpasar International Airport at 12.10pm.

TransNusa’s schedule flight from Sorong to Timika, which will also begin on December 15, will operate four times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight will depart Sorong from the Domine Eduard Osok International Airport at 10.50am and arrive in Timika’s Mozes Kilangin Airport at 12.10pm. The return flight will depart Timika at 12.40pm and arrive in Sorong at 14.00pm.

Datuk Bernard said that TransNusa’s will also operate its scheduled flight from Manado to Sorong four times weekly.

The scheduled flight from diving haven Manado will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight will depart Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International AIrport at 08.00am and arrive in Sorong’s Domine Eduard Osok International Airport at 10.20am. The return flight will depart Sorong at 14.30pm and arrive in Manado at 14.50pm.

BREATHTAKING SCENARIES AT RAJA AMPAT, SORONG

TransNusa, A Short History

The 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard, made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.

Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.

TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.

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Trina Thomas Raj
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E-mail: trina@myqaseh.org

The Gourmet’s Guide: Using Your TravelKon eSIM to Hunt for Japan’s Best Ramen, Sushi, and Street Food

You’ve saved the addresses, watched the videos, and bookmarked the blogs. Now, here’s how to make sure you actually find those incredible Japanese meals you’ve been dreaming about.

You have seen the videos and read the blogs. Now you are finally planning your own food pilgrimage to Japan. We are talking about that perfect, silky bowl of ramen, sushi that melts in your mouth, and hot takoyaki straight from the griddle.

But let us be honest for a second. The difference between a good food trip and an absolutely epic one often comes down to one simple thing: can you actually find the place? And when you do, do you know what you are ordering?

That is where a bit of modern tech makes all the difference. Here is how to use your phone, and a TravelKon eSIM, to eat your way through Japan like a pro.

Never Walk Past the Best Meal of Your Trip
The wildest thing about Japan’s food scene is that the best spots are often hidden. We are talking about a noodle shop with no English sign down a back alley in Shinjuku, or a tiny sushi counter in a Tokyo subway station.

Your map app is your best mate here. But it is useless if it is buffering. With a reliable local data connection, you can navigate in real time, right to the door. Even better, you can be spontaneous. See a huge line of locals? A quick search can tell you if they are queueing for the city’s best tonkatsu or just a new phone shop.

A TravelKon Japan eSIM on a proper Japanese network like Docomo or KDDI means no more guessing. Your maps just work, turning your phone into a reliable compass pointing directly to deliciousness.

Order the Good Stuff, Not the Mystery Item
You have found an incredible-looking izakaya, a casual pub. It is packed with locals, the atmosphere is buzzing and the menu is a full sheet of Kanji with no pictures. Now what?

Whip out your phone and use the camera function on Google Translate. Just point it at the menu, and it will overlay the English translation right on your screen. Now you can confidently order the famous local sea urchin, instead of accidentally pointing to something more adventurous.

This magic trick needs a solid, fast data connection to work instantly. A dodgy connection means a delayed, jumbled translation. With your Japan eSIM, you can decode any menu on the spot, turning a moment of panic into a fun part of the experience.

Share Your Food Without Waiting for Hotel Wi-Fi
Let us be honest, that beautifully crafted sushi platter or that steaming bowl of ramen is a work of art. You want to share it with your friends back home now, not six hours later when you are back on the hotel’s patchy Wi-Fi.

Post that video of the sizzling okonomiyaki to your Story right from the table. Livestream the sushi chef’s masterful skills for a minute. Upload your 4K reel of Osaka’s Dotonbori street food scene that night.

This is where data plans matter. If you are a big sharer, you will want a Japan eSIM with plenty of data, or even an unlimited plan, so you never have to think twice about it. It lets you document your trip in the moment, when the excitement is freshest.

Get Out of Town and Find the Real GemsThe culinary adventures in Japan do not stop at the city limits. In fact, some of the best finds are in regional areas. Think the incredible Hida beef in Takayama, the fresh seafood in Hokkaido’s markets, or the unique street food at a local matsuri, or festival.

Use your data to research regional specialties and check train times for a spontaneous day trip. Find that famous soba shop in the mountains everyone talks about.

Many cheap Japan SIMs or roaming plans have weak coverage outside major cities. A TravelKon Japan eSIM on a major network means you are just as connected in a small town in Kyoto prefecture as you are in downtown Tokyo, giving you the confidence to explore further.

Keep It Simple: Your Connection Sorted
The easiest way to make this all happen is with an eSIM. You just scan a QR code to install it before you go, and you are online minutes after you land at Narita or Haneda. No faffing about at a SIM card vending machine.

Think about how you travel. If you’re planning to go hard on the social posts, an Unlimited Japan eSIM means you can share every bite without ever slowing down. Or, if you’re also popping over to Korea or Taiwan, a multi-country Asia eSIM has you covered for the whole trip. And if you just need maps and translations to get by, a flexible data pack will do the trick perfectly and save you some cash for an extra meal or two.

Your dream food trip to Japan is waiting. With your phone properly connected, you can spend less time getting lost and more time tracking down that perfect, life-changing bite.

Ready to eat your way through Japan? Check out TravelKon’s Japan eSIMs and find the right one for your adventure.

About TravelKon
TravelKon is an Australian company with a simple goal: to provide reliable and affordable connectivity for travellers. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve built partnerships with leading telecom operators across the globe, offering eSIM data plans in over 180 destinations worldwide.

Media Contact:
Brenda – PR & Communications Manager
media@travelkon.com.au | +61 412 718 829

SOURCE: TravelKon

TripGift(R) Unlocks Glocal Bucket List’ Dreams With Launch of New Destination Gift Card SKUs and Marketplaces for Cities, Destinations and Experiences

  • Travel Commerce Innovation Winner delivers New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo Destination Marketplaces and Bucket List Experience Packages in 103 currencies.

TripGift®, the international multi-award-winning leader in multi-brand, multi-currency closed-loop travel gift cards and digital experience redemption marketplace, today announced the launch of a new line of Bucket List Destination Gift Cards and Marketplaces. Featuring the world’s most sought-after cities-New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and many more -these gift cards, promo vouchers and marketplaces deliver a unique, flexible and personalized value proposition and destination-themed closed-loop gifting and redemption experience.

TripGift Destination Gift Cards

TripGift Destination Gift Cards
Destination Gift cards from TripGift®

Leveraging TripGift’s recent ‘Travel Commerce Innovation of the Year Award’ and its robust technology, these personalized gift cards provide truly targeted travel opportunities, all managed within TripGift’s unique travel experience redemption marketplace, which operates seamlessly across an industry-first, market leading 103 currencies.

The expansion is strategically rolling out with key global strategic partners, designed to unlock global marketing reach, drive targeted and personalized travel experience spend, and stimulate in-destination economic activity. This initiative is powered by the company’s proprietary micro-services and innovative closed-loop marketplace ecosystem, which continues to supercharge the global market with accessible, multi-currency travel gifting and redemption.

“The demand for experiential and ‘bucket list’ travel remains robust, and we are perfectly positioned to capitalize on this global desire with our new destination and bucket list experience-focused gift cards,” said Cary George, CEO of TripGift®. “By personalizing the gift of travel to iconic cities like New York, Dubai, London, and Tokyo, and supporting it with the power of our 103-currency redemption platform, we are making global travel dreams more accessible and easier to achieve for everyone, everywhere. This strategic expansion is a testament to the strength and unique scalability of the TripGift® infrastructure and closed-loop ecosystem.”

The new destination gift cards are designed for self-use or 3rd party gifting locally or cross-border with maximum flexibility, allowing recipients to redeem them for hotels, car rentals, tours, and bucket list experiences all in the named city, leveraging the full technological capability of the TripGift® marketplace exclusively for redemption online.

“Our continuous innovation, particularly within our micro-services and flywheel model, is what allows us to rapidly introduce highly relevant, meaningful products and marketplaces, driving economic stimulus in these key global destinations,” added George.

About TripGift® 
TripGift® is the international multi-award-winning market leader in multi-brand, multi-currency travel ‘anywhere’ closed-loop digital gift cards and a digital self-serve online travel booking redemption marketplace. Headquartered in London, UK, operating globally, the company is debt-free and profitable, operating a portfolio of ‘hero brand’ gift cards including AirlineGift, BucketlistGift, HotelsGift, eLearnGift, FlystayGift, RentacarGift, ToursGift and TripGift opening doors to over 1.5 million bookable travel experiences exclusively in its online marketplace. The platform encompasses major airlines, hotels, and car rentals, as well as extraordinary local and global bucket list experiences, VIP sporting events, and cultural and music events.

TripGift® B2B solutions, offers an industry-first, security-minded, 103 transactional currency closed-loop gift card processor, gift card API and global experiential redemption marketplace, with split-tender for travel anywhere, its retail digital travel gift cards, are ideal for local, regional and global travel gifting, travel rewards, loyalty rewards, employee rewards, promotions, incentives, wedding gifts, destination marketing, bundles, cash back and sweepstake prizes.

Contact Information
Cary George
CEO
pr@tripgift.com.

SOURCE: TripGift®

HotelRunner and Visa Partner Globally to Power Embedded and Autonomous Finance in Travel

Uniting the strength of Visa’s trusted infrastructure with HotelRunner’s deep presence in hospitality, this strategic preferred partnership sets the foundation for a new era of embedded finance in travel. By bringing Visa’s products directly into HotelRunner’s platform, this collaboration will enable seamless, secure, and scalable cross-border payments and settlements for thousands of travel businesses worldwide.

HotelRunner, a leading travel and hospitality technology platform, and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a global strategic preferred partnership to empower businesses of all sizes across the travel and hospitality industry. The collaboration brings together Visa’s trusted global infrastructure and secure cross-border payments capabilities with HotelRunner’s deep presence and extensive reach in hospitality technology. Solving the “last-mile” challenge in tourism and democratizing financial access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, HotelRunner is collaborating with Visa to provide robust technology infrastructure and B2B connectivity that enables accommodation providers, from boutique hotels in Morocco to guesthouses in Bali, to get paid quickly and securely across borders.

By uniting their strengths, the two companies aim to accelerate economic growth across the global travel and hospitality ecosystem while delivering seamless, secure, and scalable financial solutions. This partnership sets the foundation for a new era of embedded finance with a specific focus on independent hotels by providing access to global payment rails.

“Travel runs on trust, and trust depends on secure, reliable infrastructure,” said Ali Beklen, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner. “By combining HotelRunner’s global hospitality network with Visa’s unmatched expertise, we are building the autonomous financial infrastructure of travel. This is not only about payments; it is about building the financial rails that will power the next decade of global tourism. We are reshaping the future of cross-border travel commerce, making it safer, smarter, and more inclusive for businesses worldwide.”

On this partnership, Arden Agopyan, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner, said, “HotelRunner has spent more than a decade building the digital backbone of hospitality. For too long, small and independent accommodations and travel agencies have been excluded from global financial flows and the payments economy. Together with Visa, we’re changing that. We’re combining our reach and reliable platform with one of the world’s most trusted networks to create a new standard for autonomous, secure, seamless, and scalable travel payments.”

“Our collaboration with HotelRunner demonstrates how together we can drive innovation across the B2B travel ecosystem. By combining Visa’s trusted global payments network with HotelRunner’s hospitality platform, we’re enabling travel businesses to connect, transact, and grow more seamlessly and securely. Together, we’re helping to unlock new opportunities, and strengthen the global travel ecosystem” Tania Platt, Global Head of B2B Travel, Visa.

Operating globally, this collaboration will bring Visa and HotelRunner together with key travel companies in Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. This partnership is set to deliver innovative embedded and autonomous finance services supporting millions of travel businesses worldwide.

Contact Information
Suheyla van Taarling
Director of Marketing & Growth
suheyla@hotelrunner.com.

SOURCE: HotelRunner

TransNusa Expands Regional Network With Launch of Jakarta-Penang Route

TransNusa today marked another significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy with the inauguration of its Jakarta–Penang route, further strengthening the airline’s growing presence across Southeast Asia.

The new service underscores TransNusa’s commitment to enhancing international connectivity while supporting rising travel demand between Indonesia and Malaysia.

The first scheduled flight on the route took off this morning, with operations initially set for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Beginning December 1, the airline will transition to daily flights, with plans to increase frequency in 2026 as part of its broader network growth roadmap.

Expanding Network Connectivity in Malaysia

TransNusa Group CEO Dato’ Bernard Francis said the launch of the Jakarta–Penang service is a strategic step aligned with the airline’s vision of expanding access to major regional hubs.

“Penang International Airport (PIA) is Malaysia’s second-busiest airport and provides access to more than 20 international and domestic destinations,” he said.

“It has become the strongest alternative to KLIA, offering robust long-term incentive structures that many secondary airports in the region do not yet provide. This made the Jakarta–Penang route not only viable but highly strategic for our network expansion.”

Dato’ Francis noted that the route was realised in under six months through close collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and Penang International Airport, reflecting strong cross-border support to improve passenger mobility.

Strengthening Regional Presence

Penang becomes TransNusa’s third active route connecting Indonesia and Malaysia, following Jakarta–Kuala Lumpur. The airline’s growing presence in Malaysia reinforces its ambition to become a key player in the region’s travel segment.

With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, TransNusa continues to work with Tourism Malaysia to boost bilateral travel, including promotional activities, trade engagements, and connectivity support for industry stakeholders.

Flight Details

TransNusa’s scheduled flight 8B 633 will depart Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 5:30am and arrive at Penang International Airport at 9:00am. The returning service, 8B 632, will depart Penang at 9:30am and land in Jakarta at 10:55am.

Fares for TransNusa’s scheduled Penang–Jakarta route start from IDR1.199.000, RM299, CNY520, USD75, AUD109, and SGD100.

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.

 “Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage 20kgs,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.

“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide services such as free baggage up to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding counters,” Datuk Bernard explained.

In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed.” added Datuk Bernard.

TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline.

“We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” stressed Datuk Bernard.

Datuk Bernard Francis…TransNusa is strengthening its connectivity

TransNusa, A Short History

The 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.

Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.

TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.

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TransNusa Celebrates Historical Milestone as it Starts Operating 17 Scheduled Flights Weekly for its Perth-Bali Route

Three-year old TransNusa, ends the third quarter of this year by achieving a historic milestone in growing its Perth-Bali route. In less than eight months after its inaugural flight, TransNusa has increased its flight frequency to 17 scheduled flights weekly.

The airline started operating scheduled flights between Perth and Bali on March 20, this year, with just three scheduled flights weekly. TransNusa gradually increased its flight frequency from April through July. By the end of July, this year, TransNusa was already operating 14 scheduled flights weekly. With the latest expansion, the airline will now operate 17 scheduled flights weekly, setting a new benchmark for growth on this popular route.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis, who is also a turnaround specialist in the aviation industry, said “This is a legacy moment for TransNusa as we have grown the Perth-Bali route to operate 17 scheduled flights weekly in less than eight months of operating the route, showcasing our strength, confidence and knowledge.”

The aviation veteran explained that the momentous achievement was in line with TransNusa’s international growth strategy and aspirations.

“By increasing the scheduled flight frequency for the Perth-Bali route, TransNusa now offers passengers the most connectivity options between Western Australia and Indonesia, China as well as Singapore,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that the ticket sales for the new scheduled flights started on October 23.

Datuk Bernard explained that the frequency increase is also part of its international expansion strategy in supporting the demand for regional connectivity.

“In addition to providing passengers with various connectivity options between Perth and Bali, TransNusa’s passengers from Perth can also enjoy the shortest transit duration, of under two hours, to Guangzhou, China via Bali,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that passengers can also fly to Changi, Singapore, via Bali.

DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS… Leading TransNusa to greater heights

Details Of The Additional Scheduled Flights

TransNusa’s additional three flights, which will be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, will start on December 3, 2025.

The additional scheduled flight, 8B 084 (DPS-PER), will depart at 00.20am from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive at Perth Airport at 04.05am from December 3 onwards. While TransNusa flight, 8B 085 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 04.55am and arrived at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 08.45am.

TransNusa will continue to operate its current daily scheduled flights, 8B 080 and 8B 082 (DPS-PER), which departs Bali at 09.10am and 12.55pm from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive the Perth Airport at 12.50pm and 16.55pm. The TransNusa flight, 8B 081 and 8B 083 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 13.35pm and 18.05pm, respectively, and arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on 17.20pm and 21.50pm.

Sale of tickets for the scheduled flight from Perth to Bali will be priced from AUD149 onwards, IDR1.599.000 onwards, CNY565 onwards, and USD84 onwards. Potential passengers can purchase the tickets at transnusa.co.id or any secure Online Travel Agents (OTAs). For passengers who purchase tickets from OTAs, they can check-in at transnusa.co.id.

Aiming to offer a comfortable experience to its passenger, TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 that has been configured with only 174 seats, which offers a 30-inch legroom, for this international route that has a 3-hour and 40 minutes flight duration.

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 refunds, when needed.

“We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” concluded Datuk Bernard.

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TransNusa to Launch Bali – Singapore Scheduled Flight on November 17

PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) is strengthening its base in Bali by introducing a new international route from the renowned tourism destination to Changi, Singapore.

TransNusa started selling the flight tickets for the scheduled flight from Bali to Singapore today, October 17. Tickets are priced from as low as SDG109, MYR285, USD65 and IDR999.000. The TransNusa flight tickets can be purchased at transnusa.co.id or any secure online travel agent.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that TransNusa has introduced this new international route in order to provide passengers with additional travel choices.

“In addition, the Bali – Singapore international route is significant to TransNusa as Singaporeans are one of ASEAN’s top tourists for Bali. Hence, the demand for this route is equally significant,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that TransNusa is will be launching the maiden flight from Bali to Singapore on November 17, this year.

On the details of the scheduled flights, Datuk Bernard explained that at the initial stage, TransNusa will operate three scheduled flights a week and will be increased gradually.

“From November 17 to November 29, TransNusa will have three scheduled daily flight weekly. The scheduled flight will be operated Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. On November 30, we will have daily scheduled flights from Bali to Singapore,” said Datuk Bernard, explaining that the introduction of this new route is part of TransNusa’s international expansion plan for 2025.

TransNusa’s scheduled flight, 8B 551 (DPS-SIN), will depart Bali at 07.30am from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive at the Singapore Changi Airport at 09.55am. The flight, 8B 552 (SIN-DPS), will depart Singapore Changi Airport at 10.55am and arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on 13.30pm. TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 that has a seat capacity of 174 for this international route that has a 2 hours and 30 minutes flight duration.

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.

“Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage 20kgs,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.

“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide services such as free baggage up to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding counters. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed,” added Datuk Bernard.

TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline.

“We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers,” stressed Datuk Bernard.

TransNusa, A Short History

The 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard, made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.

Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.

TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.

TICKET BOOKINGS

Passengers can book TransNusa flights tickets directly at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singapore market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719.

Media Contact:
Trina Thomas Raj
Mobile: +6012 4992672
E-mail: trina@myqaseh.org

Transnusa Launches Maiden Flight From Manado to Shenzhen

FOCUSING on building network connectivity between Indonesia and China, TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shenzhen yesterday. This announcement was made less than a month after TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shanghai.

The Manado and Shenzhen as well as Manado and Shanghai scheduled commercial routes were launched on 2 October and 8 September, respectively.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said TransNusa aims is to strengthen its network connectivity between Indonesia and China’s secondary tourism-based markets.

“Our main priority and focus is to offer additional options for passengers while providing seamless, secure and fast travels,” Datuk Francis said, adding that TransNusa will also provide its passengers with options to visit other major tourist destinations from Manado, such as Bali, also known as Indonesia’s Island of Gods.

MANADO…Known as a diving haven with beautiful mountainous countryside, glorious beachside, and picturesque islands, among others

Details of the Scheduled Flight

TransNusa will be operating three flights a week from Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 175, will depart Manado at 21.10pm and arrive at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 176, will depart Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 02.00am and arrive in Manado at 05.50am.

TransNusa, which will be utilising its C909 jet airliner for this newly launched international route, will be operating the Manado-Shenzhen route three times weekly. The Manado-Shenzhen route scheduled commercial flights are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while the Shenzhen-Manado route scheduled commercial flights will be on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

TransNusa’s scheduled Manado-Shenzhen flight ticket price starts from as low as IDR3.499.000, CNY1.525 and USD226. TransNusa tickets are available for purchase at transnusa.co.id and all other main online travel agent platforms worldwide.

Future Plans

On its plans for new routes, Datuk Bernard said that TransNusa has plans to introduce, at least, one new international route before the end of this year.

“We hope to launch an additional new scheduled international route and increase, at least, one more international scheduled route frequency before the end of 2025,” Datuk Bernard explained.

Datuk Bernard Francis…TransNusa to introduce one more scheduled international flight by end of the year

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, West Australia 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.

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 currently has bases in Jakarta, Bali and Manado.

The airline currently flies from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Subang, Malaysia and Guangzhou, China. It also flies from Bali to Perth, Guangzhou, Jakarta and Manado. TransNusa will be launching its scheduled Bali to Perth route on March 20th and its Bali to Guangzhou route on April13th.

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 (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in West Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singapore market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 for assistance.

TransNusa’s Primary Media Contact:
Trina Thomas Raj
trina@myqaseh.org
+60124992672 (watsapp)

True Unlimited TravelKon Europe eSIM with 3UK Partnership Transforms Connectivity Across the UK and 70 Global Destinations

An ambitious vision to deliver a simple setup, vast coverage, and worry-free roaming across the United Kingdom and Europe to support Australian travellers’ European getaways.

SYDNEY, AU, Sept 9, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – As the need for simple, cost-efficient, and wide-coverage travel eSIMs grows, TravelKon shows its commitment to empowering European travel by launching the new 3UK eSIM. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), roughly around 1.3 million Australians travelled to Europe in a year, with the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Greece being the top destinations on multi-country itineraries.

With the number of eSIM users forecast to jump to 215 million people by 2028, it’s clear that an eSIM with broad coverage is essential to ensure travellers’ convenience during European travels. That’s why staying connected in Europe, one of the top destinations for Australian travellers, and providing accessible service are of the utmost importance for TravelKon.

Empowering Travellers During Their European Dream Getaway

Recognising the high surge in eSIM demand, TravelKon, one of Australia’s leading travel eSIM and SIM card providers, is launching the new 3UK eSIM with a True Unlimited Plan. This product provides unlimited data in the UK and 30 GB of roaming data in 70 other destinations, including Europe, USA, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Travellers can save up to 70% on roaming fees without the need to switch SIM cards while travelling.

These efforts to provide worry-free roaming are part of TravelKon’s main mission to deliver a cost-efficient, accessible solution for travellers looking to maximise their European travel experience. Travellers will not have to worry about connectivity during their multi-destination journey; they can stay connected with a simple, hassle-free, worry-free, and stress-free setup.

True Unlimited: The Answer to Connectivity and Coverage Issues While Saving on Roaming Fees

This product provides a true unlimited data plan (no daily limit) in the United Kingdom and 30 GB of roaming data in 70 other destinations, including Europe, Asia, USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa, and more. This offers solid, worry-free connectivity for a traveller’s two-week European holiday, from visiting popular travel destinations such as the beaches of Costa Brava in Spain, the vineyards of Bordeaux in France, and Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands.

Furthermore, this eSIM provides unlimited calls and texts in the UK and Europe (local calls only), with a 30-day service period starting from activation, ensuring smooth connectivity and worry-free travel for the entire duration.

Simple Setup and Requirements for Equal Access Among Travellers

Travelling across Europe with multi-countries itinerary can leave travellers with many things to handle at once. Real-time navigation, last-minute transport bookings, and social media sharing are essential for a smooth journey. With so much to manage, TravelKon is committed to delivering a seamless way to stay connected abroad

The 3UK eSIM addresses this issue with simple “plug and play” activation. Travellers can get a ready-to-use eSIM by simply scanning a QR code, which is sent to them instantly via email (no ID registration needed).

This product is also compatible with most eSIM-enabled mobile devices (from iPhones to Androids) equipped with EID numbers. The eSIM activates automatically upon arrival in the UK and all of the covered European and other destination countries. This accessible approach to providing connectivity ensures equal access for all travellers and delivers the best user experience.

Driving Sustainable Impact and a Quality European Travel Experience

TravelKon tailors its products for travellers who value vast coverage yet a simple setup, placing user satisfaction as the top priority in its product development. Shannon from Germany shared her experience: “Absolutely fantastic. In Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the Czech Republic, I had seamless and constant coverage all the time. The setup was simple. There were great instructions on the website. It’s the best value when compared to competitors. Best of all, it’s an Aussie company.”

Taking a step further, TravelKon also implements its firm commitment to delivering impactful experiences to travellers by opting for eco-friendly choices for its products. The 3UK eSIM contributes to reducing plastic waste by eliminating plastic SIMs or packaging, aligning with sustainability concerns and helping reduce the carbon footprint that most travellers, especially Australian travellers, highly value.

Meeting Travel Demands, Prioritising Excellence

TravelKon seeks to provide an accessible solution for travellers, especially those residing in Australia. This ambition was born from the company’s vision of delivering smooth connectivity, equal access to exploration, empowering travellers to discover new places, and providing freedom to share their experiences anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

TravelKon also commits to providing high-quality products and an unparalleled user experience through its core missions: being a leader in innovation, providing top-notch customer service, and upholding transparency in all business processes.

The company also credits its achievements in providing cost-efficient yet accessible services to its team of highly experienced tech developers and customer support. Working in unity, they serve as the driving force behind delivering the exceptional 3UK eSIM to travellers globally.

For more information, visit TravelKon’s official product page at travelkon.com.au.

About TravelKon

Founded in 2019, TravelKon is an Australian company solving connectivity challenges for global travellers. By partnering with leading telecom operators worldwide, TravelKon delivers affordable eSIM data plans across over 180 destinations, including Japan, North America, and Europe.

Media Contact:
Brenda – PR & Communications Manager
media@travelkon.com.au | +61 412 718 829

SOURCE: TravelKon

TransNusa Focuses on Organic Growth to Strengthen Network Connectivity in China

FOCUSING on organic growth, TransNusa converts two charter flight routes between Manado and Shanghai as well as Manado and Shenzhen to scheduled commercial routes, starting 8 September and 2 October, respectively.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said while the Manado-Shenzhen scheduled commercial flight is direct, the Manado-Shanghai flight plan has a stop-over of between 30 to 35 minutes at the Clark International Airport.

“Our main priority and focus is to create new exciting routes for our passengers and offer seamless and fast travels, whether through direct routes or transits routes.” Datuk Francis said, explaining that the Manado-Clark-Shenzhen route is very popular among tourists.

“With the launch of these new commercial routes, we hope to provide tourists from Manado and China additional options to travel,” Datuk Francis said, adding that TransNusa will also provide its passengers with options to visit other major tourist destinations from Manado, such as Bali, also known as Indonesia’s Island of Gods.

Details of the new Routes

From October 2, TransNusa will be operating three flights a week from Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 175, will depart Manado at 21.10pm and arrive at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 176, will depart Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 02.00am and arrive in Manado at 05.50am.

TransNusa will be operating the Manado-Shenzhen route three times weekly. The Manado-Shenzhen route scheduled commercial flights are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while the Shenzhen-Manado route scheduled commercial flights will be on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

TransNusa’s scheduled Manado-Shenzhen flight ticket price starts from as low as IDR3.499.000, CNY1.525 and USD226 while it’s schedule flight from Manado to Shanghai ticket price starts from as low as IDR3.988.000, CNY1.688 and USD257. TransNusa tickets are available for purchase at transnusa.co.id and all other main online travel agent platforms worldwide.

Meanwhile, the TransNusa flight, 8B 101, from Manado will depart at 14.00pm and arrive at the Clark International Airport at 16.40pm. The flight will depart Clark International Airport at 17.15pm and arrive at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 20.55pm. The flight, 8B 102, will depart the Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 23.05pm and arrive at Clark International Airport at 02.30am. The TransNusa 8B 102, will depart Clark International Airport at 03.00am and arrive at Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport at 05.30am.

Datuk Bernard said that TransNusa will operate the six hours 50 minutes scheduled commercial flight route 3 times week. TransNusa’s scheduled commercial flight from Manado will depart on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

For both the newly introduced scheduled commercial flights, Datuk Bernard said TransNusa will be utilizing its C909 jet airliner, which has only 95 seats, to ensure that passengers travel with comfort.

Datuk Bernard Francis…TransNusa offers new flight options for its passengers

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.

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 has bases in Jakarta, Bali and Manado.

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 will be launching its scheduled Bali to Perth route on March 20th and its Bali to Guangzhou route on April13th. 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 (www.transnusa.co.id), 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.

TransNusa’s Primary Media Contact:
Trina Thomas Raj
trina@myqaseh.org
+60124992672 (watsapp)