How to Book Travel on Mandala Airlines
Home to a diverse mix of sights and cultures, Indonesia is an excellent choice for tourists seeking a destination that's both picturesque and loaded with history. Those hoping to travel on Mandala Airlines should know that this carrier offers domestic flights to cities within Indonesia.
Instructions
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Book Travel on Mandala Airlines
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Book your ticket for travel via Mandala Airlines online, using the Mandala Airlines Web site (see Resources below). Simply click on the "Booking" link to the right of the company's home page and follow the directions.
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Choose your destination. Mandala Airlines offers flights that connect Jakarta to cities like Medan, Padang, Jambi, Pekanbaru, Batam, Semarang, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan and Ambon.
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Choose your class. Those flying via Mandala Airlines have the option of traveling via business class or economy class.
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Relax in a lounge made just for you by traveling business class. Mandala Airlines' business class passengers have access to executive lounge facilities at the airport's pre-departure waiting area.
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Book early to get a business class seat, as seats for business class passengers are limited. Only 8 business class seats are offered per Mandala Airlines flight.
Prepare for Your Flight on Mandala Airlines
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Expect Eastern-style etiquette. Mandala Airlines prides itself on an attentive style of service that reflects Indonesian culture.
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Expect a moderately sized aircraft. The Mandala Airlines fleet consists primarily of Boeing 737s in 2 sizes. Both are designed to take off on the kind of relatively short runways found in Indonesia. You can book travel on a Boeing 737-200, which holds around 100 passengers or on a Boeing 737-400, which holds around 50 passengers more.
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Know that Mandala Airlines is based in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Mandala Airlines' hub is Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
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Tips & Warnings
You will need a visa to enter Indonesia. You have 2 options when it comes to purchasing your Indonesian visa. You may purchase it ahead of time, by contacting your country's Indonesian embassy. Some visitors also have the option of purchasing their visa upon arrival, at the Indonesian airport.
Be aware that Mandala Airlines has had some trouble with regard to its accident record in recent years. In 2005, a Mandala Airlines jet crashed in Sumatra, killing over 100 people. In 2006, a Mandala Airlines jet skidded off the runway; there were no injuries in this mishap.