Summary TransNusa relaunched in 2022 after ceasing operations during COVID, offering a smooth and efficient travel experience in Indonesia. The onboard experience on Airbus A320-200 was positive, with ample storage, friendly crew, and on-time departure, making the trip excellent. Jakarta's Terminal 3 impressed with modern amenities and short queues, providing a comfortable journey for passengers.
TransNusa is an Indonesian airline that first launched almost 20 years ago. The carrier ceased operations during the COVID pandemic but rose from the ashes to relaunch in 2022. Simple Flying readers may recognize the airline as the only non-Chinese operator of a COMAC aircraft, the ARJ21 .
While I wasn't able to experience the China-made plane first-hand, I wanted to document my experience of traveling domestically in Indonesia, which is the second-fastest growing aviation market in the world (behind China). Here's how my trip with TransNusa went. Check-in at Jakarta Terminal 3 Flight: Jakarta (CGK) to Bali (DPS) Cabin: Economy Timings : 19:50 departure, 22:50 arrival Duration: Two hours I arrived at Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) just after 18:00 local time.
My flight was out of the airport's newest terminal, Terminal 3, also known as 'Terminal 3 Ultimate', and my immediate impression upon arriving was of a clean, modern and efficient airport. The queue at the check-in counters was short, so I waited just a few minutes before being served. My economy fare per.