Fast car in Europe it has been shown to put an airline out of business. Alitalia, Italy’s flag carrier, was the first victim because it was unable to compete.
The internal market has been undermined and admitted defeat during the last pandemic. The fact that fast trains are in such demand there, in addition to the affordable ticket prices, flexibility and comfort as well as the spaciousness of the cabin is the main attraction.
So, what about the fast train market in Indonesia? The Jakarta-Bandung fast train will be the start of a jolt to airline power in Indonesia.
“(Well, how did Garuda react when there were more and more fast train lines in Indonesia?) It’s safe. He won’t go to Bandung too (Garuda Indonesia route),” Garuda Indonesia Managing Director Irfan Setiaputra told detikTravel , Tuesday (11/29/2022) .
What if there is an air route to Surabaya after that? As is known, Jakarta-Surabaya flight route is the mainstay of various airlines, including Garuda Indonesia or it can be said that this is the fattest route.
“It’s sure, the market is different,” he said.
Also, Irfan said, existence KA is fast he claimed not to interfere too much or displace the aircraft’s position. He said this mode will only add choices for travellers.
“The important thing is for people to have more options,” Irfan said.
As for fast trains in Europe, their existence could change and bankrupt their national airline, so Iberia Airlines from Spain has been advised to be vigilant. Spain is now like being the capital of fast trains.
Because there are four fast train operators. This makes Spain the country with carriers KA is fast most in Europe. Lion Air has been asked for a response regarding this thread, but has not yet provided a response.
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