Garuda to Serve Regular Flights Between Manado and Balikpapan

Manado - Garuda Indonesia will serve direct flight in a new route between Manado and Balikpapan in June on growing demand for the service, an official of the nation's flag carrier, said. "Demand for regular flights between Manado and Balikpapan is relatively high," Piktor Sitohang, the general manager of the airline in Manado, said Piktor said the opening of the new route is part of the airline's program to increase public service especially as the East Kalimantan city has airport with good quality. Garuda also plans to serve direct flight between Manado and Surabaya in East Java, he said. In 2014, the airline will start direct flights between Manado and Denpasar of Bali, he added. (*)