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Lion Mentari Airlines

Indonesia · LION INTER

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Indonesia's low-cost pioneer connecting the archipelago.

Founded

1999

Headquarters

Jakarta, Indonesia

Lion Mentari Airlines, commonly known as Lion Air, is Indonesia's largest privately owned airline and a major low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999 and commencing operations in 2000, the airline rapidly expanded to become a dominant force in Indonesian aviation, offering extensive domestic and regional international routes. Operating under the IATA code JT and ICAO code LNI with the callsign LION INTER, Lion Air is headquartered in Jakarta and serves dozens of destinations across Indonesia and neighboring countries. The airline is part of the Lion Air Group, which also includes subsidiary carriers such as Batik Air, Wings Air, and Malindo Air. Lion Air has been one of the largest customers of Boeing aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region, placing massive orders for the 737 family. The airline has faced scrutiny following the tragic crash of Flight JT610 in October 2018, which involved a Boeing 737 MAX 8 and resulted in the deaths of all 189 people on board.

Hubs & network

Lion Air's primary hubs are Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali.

Fleet

Lion Air operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Notable facts

›Lion Air is Indonesia's largest privately owned airline by fleet size and passenger volume.
›The airline placed one of Asia-Pacific's largest aircraft orders, covering hundreds of Boeing 737 aircraft.
›Flight JT610 crashed into the Java Sea on October 29, 2018, killing all 189 aboard and contributing to the global grounding of the 737 MAX.
›Lion Air Group has expanded to operate subsidiary airlines across Southeast Asia, including Malindo Air in Malaysia.
›The airline launched operations in 2000 with a single route between Jakarta and Pontianak.

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