TransNusa Becomes First Indonesian Airline To Be Recognised For Registering Highest Passenger Growth Within Southeast Asia

• PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) sets a milestone as the first airline to earn an award within such a short time of operations at Changi Airport
• TransNusa’s becomes first Indonesian airline to win a Changi Airline Award
• TransNusa recognised by the international aviation community for the strategic development of its regional network connectivity

JAKARTA, May 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing the top airline award for passenger growth in Southeast Asia.

At the annual Changi Airline Award 2026, organised by the Changi Airport Group, TransNusa received the esteemed Top Airline By Absolute Passenger Growth In Southeast Asia award, besting, both Low-Cost Carriers and full-fledged airlines operating within the Southeast Asia region from Changi Airport.

The airline, led by prominent aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis, made history as the first Indonesian airline to be recognised by Changi Airport Group for registering the highest passenger growth within the Southeast Asia region. The award reflects TransNusa’s strong performance and rapid growth since commencing operations at Changi Airport on 20 November 2023. It also underscores the effectiveness of TransNusa’s customised business model, which has been instrumental in driving passenger demand and operational successes since the airline’s inception in 2023.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the award is a worldwide recognition by the international aviation community on TransNusa’s strategic and focused development of a regional network connectivity that has enabled the airline to increase and grow its passenger base.

“Our regional and domestic network connectivity expansion is based on the needs and demands of our passengers, among other variables,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that TransNusa had developed new routes specifically to meet the changing needs and demands of its passengers.

“We created and introduced new routes from Bali to Manado. We are the first Indonesian airline to have scheduled flight to Guangzhou, China, from three locations in Indonesia, which is Bali, Manado and Jakarta. In fact, we are the second Indonesian airline to operate scheduled flight to China,” Datuk Bernard explained, adding that Datuk Bernard continued that TransNusa will continue to grow and enhance its network connectivity in response to the evolving passenger demands.

On the Changi Airline award, Datuk Bernard said that the award recognises TransNusa for its rapid growth and its role in creating and starting new scheduled flight routes while enhancing its regional network connectivity.

Datuk Bernard added that the award further reinforces TransNusa’s position as one of the fastest growing airlines in Southeast Asia reflecting the collective efforts of the TransNusa team, the unwavering support of the airline’s partners, and the confidence of its passengers.

“TransNusa has always claimed that we provide competitive and quality air travel services and this award acknowledges our commitment towards the affordability, safety and comfort we offer our passengers,” Datuk Bernard further explained.

CAG Chief Executive Officer, Yam Kum Weng presented the esteemed award to Datuk Bernard, on April 29, at the award ceremony, which was attended by about 90 airlines and aviation partners.

A MOMENTOUS EVENT… Datuk Bernard with the Top Airline By Absolute Passenger Growth In Southeast Asia award

TransNusa, started its operations in 2023, under the leadership of Malaysian-born Datuk Bernard. The airline created history by launching its first international scheduled flight within six months of operations. TransNusa, which operates on a customised business model, which was spearheaded and developed by Datuk Bernard, was the first in the region to rebrand itself as a Premium Service Carrier on 14th April 2023 in conjunction with the launch of its first international scheduled flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the same year, TransNusa launched scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore on 20 November, 2023.

Meanwhile, on the domestic front, the airline rebranded itself as a Premium Service Carrier on 1 April, 2025. 

Following its rebranding, TransNusa operates as a premium air service provider focusing on passenger comfort, flexible booking options (Seat, Seat-Plus, Flexi-Pro), and offering meals and more legroom.

TransNusa’s SEAT passengers will enjoys check-in baggage of 20kgs, over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry. For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, TransNusa increased its baggage allowance to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, and priority boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund.

About TransNusa

TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. In February 2024, the airline rebranded itself 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 and Bali.

On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The airline 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 at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia.

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

TransNusa Launches New Scheduled Flight Connecting Jakarta With Lombok, Its World Class Surfing Island Destination

JAKARTA, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - TransNusa has announced the launch of a new direct scheduled flight connecting Jakarta and Lombok, further strengthening access to one of Indonesia's key tourism and regional travel hubs.

TransNusa Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the introduction of this new route comes on the back of the airline's focus to increase and strengthen connectivity while boosting domestic tourism.

"Lombok is not only rapidly growing as a domestic and international tourist destination but the island is also the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara region through its Lombok International Airport," Datuk Francis said, adding that Lombok attracts more than 1.2 million tourists annually.

LOMBOK... Paradise of divers and surfers

Lombok is home to the diving haven Gili and Mount Rinjani National Park, one of Indonesia's most iconic volcanic landscapes. The island offers dramatic trekking routes, cascading waterfalls and panoramic mountain views, attracting adventurers and nature lovers from around the world. Beyond its mountains, Lombok has also built a global reputation as a world-class surfing and diving destination, with pristine beaches, coral reef and consistent waves drawing surfers year-round.

"TransNusa will initially operate 14 flights a week or two daily flights with the first scheduled flight departing Jakarta in the morning and the second in the afternoon," Datuk Bernard said, adding that the sales of tickets for the new scheduled flight from Jakarta to Lombok started on 16 March 2026, with the inaugural flight scheduled for April 17, 2026.

DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS... Lombok is the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara region

In addition to this new launch, TransNusa has also increased the frequency of its Jakarta-Yogyakarta route with the aim to enhance and strengthen domestic connectivity, said Datuk Bernard.

Flight Details

TransNusa's scheduled flight 8B 5161 will depart Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 5:00am and arrive at Lombok International Airport at 8:00am. The returning service, 8B 5162, will depart Lombok International Airport at 8:30am and arrive in Jakarta at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 9:30am. The second scheduled flight 8B 5165 will depart Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 03:00pm and arrive at the Lombok International Airport at 05:45pm. The returning service, 8B 5166 will depart Lombok International Airport at 06:15pm and arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 06:45pm.

Ticket prices for TransNusa's scheduled Jakarta-Lombok route start from as low as IDR899,000, CNY390, USD55, MYR225, AUD80, and SGD69. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.transnusa.co.id and on primary online travel agents' platforms.

Meanwhile, TransNusa's additional scheduled flight for its Jakarta-Yogyakarta flight, 8B 5530, will depart Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 10:40am and arrive at the Yogyakarta International Airport at 11:50am. The flight, 8B 5531, will depart Yogyakarta at 01:20pm and arrive in Jakarta at 02:30pm.

For its flights, TransNusa not only provides premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO.

"Our SEAT passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of up to 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.

About TransNusa

TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. In February 2024, the airline rebranded itself 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 and Bali.

On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The airline 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 at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia.

TransNusa's Primary International Media Contact:
Trina Thomas Raj
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TransNusa To Operate Additional Frequencies for Both Singapore-Jakarta and Singapore-Bali Routes

- Additional frequencies respond to strong demand for travel between Indonesia and Singapore while strengthening regional connectivity
- Both routes received additional scheduled flight slots, providing TransNusa passengers options for day travel
- TransNusa increases its minimum baggage allowance to 20kgs, in addition to the 7kg hand carry for it’s minimum package bundle, SEAT, and increased minimum baggage allowance to 30kgs for its highest bundle, Flexi-Pro

JAKARTA, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) today announced the launch of additional scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore as well as Jakarta and Bali, further strengthening connectivity between two of Southeast Asia’s paramount business and tourism travel hubs.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the additional scheduled flight between Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and Singapore Changi Airport will start on April 17 while the additional flight from Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Changi Airport will start on May 2. Sale of tickets for both additional scheduled flights started on March 17 and can be bought directly from transnusa.co.id or on any main online travel agency platform.

The additional flights are part of the TransNusa’s broader strategy to expand regional connectivity and respond to the growing demand for travel between Indonesia and Singapore—two markets with strong economic, cultural, and tourism ties.

“Singapore is one of the region’s vital aviation and commercial hub, and these additional flights will provide travellers with greater flexibility while supporting trade and tourism between the two countries,” Datuk Bernard added.

“The Jakarta–Singapore corridor is one of the busiest international routes in the region, serving millions of travellers each year. By increasing capacity on this route, we aim to provide a more seamless connections for passengers traveling across Southeast Asia and beyond,” Datuk Bernard stressed, adding that TransNusa’s passengers will benefit from improved scheduling options, allowing for easier same-day connections to a wider network of destinations.

“Our goal is to continue improving accessibility across Southeast Asia by increasing frequencies on high-demand routes,” explained Datuk Bernard.

Flight Details

TransNusa’s additional scheduled flight, 8B 155, will depart Jakarta at 07.45pm from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and arrive at the Singapore Changi Airport at 10.25pm. The flight, 8B 156, will depart Singapore Changi Airport at 11.20pm and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta at 12.10am.

With the launch of this news additional Frequency, TransNusa will be operating three daily flights from Jakarta to Singapore effective April 17, 2026.

On the Bali-Singapore route, TransNusa's new scheduled flight, 8B 553, will depart the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 10.20am and arrive at Changi Airport at 01.15pm. Meanwhile, TransNusa’s flight, 8B 554, will depart Changi Airport at 02.15pm and arrive back at the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali at 05.55pm.

TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 for both the international routes.

TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has configured its A320 aircrafts 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.

For its international flights, TransNusa not only provides premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO.

"Our SEAT passengers will now enjoy check-in baggage of 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 have increased our baggage allowance to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, and priority boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed,” concluded Datuk Bernard.

About TransNusa

TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. In February 2024, the airline rebranded itself 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 and Bali.

On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The airline 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 at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia.

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