How to Book Travel on Riau Airlines

Lush and steamy, Indonesia is home to both ancient monuments and rarely-seen species, with much to beguile the traveler in search of something different. Those hoping to book travel on Riau Airlines should know that this carrier offers domestic flights for those traveling within Indonesia, and international flights connecting Indonesia with Malaysia and Singapore.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• A passport and visa.
• A computer with Internet access.
• Telephone with international dialing capability.

Book Travel on Riau Airlines

1. Choose an international destination for travel on Riau Airlines. The carrier offers flights to Singapore, as well as the Malaysian cities of Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Malacca. For booking information, visit the company's Web site (see Resources below).
2. Pick a destination within Indonesia for travel on Riau Airlines. The carrier offers service to a number of cities in the area, specifically: Batam, Bengkulu, Dumai, Halim Perdanasukma, Jambi, Kerinci, Matak, Medan, Natuna, Padang, Palembang, Pangkal Pinang, Pekan Baru, Pelalawan, Rengat, Tangjung Karang and Tanjung Pinang.

Prepare for Your Flight on Riau Airlines

3. Bear in mind the Riau Airlines has a small fleet comprised of 6 Fokker 50s. These planes are designed for transporting relatively small groups of people, up to 50 passengers per flight.
4. Don't look for the latest aircraft. Know that Riau Airlines' fleet is 13 to 14 years old. The jets were built in 1993 and 1992.
5. Know where you'll be flying from. Riau Airlines is based in the city of Pekanbaru, located in Riau, Sumatra.
6. Keep in mind that the stated goal of Riau Airlines is to provide affordable service within the region. It is intended primarily to service the needs of local travelers, rather than to operate as a major airline for tourists and visitors.
7. Visit the airline's Web site (see Resources below) for the latest information on flights and routes.

Familiarize Yourself with the Social Customs of Indonesia, Home Country of Riau Airlines

8. Keep in mind that wearing revealing outfits is seen my most Indonesians as being impolite. Avoid wearing bathing suits when venturing beyond the beach.
9. Know that there is very little physical contact between members of the opposite sex. The rules are different, however, with regard to contact between members of the same sex. Holding hands, for example, is common; this sort of behavior is not intended to be sexual, and it's not seen that way by Indonesians.
10. Be aware that it's considered rude to decline when you've been offered a drink. Indonesians place a high degree of importance on hospitality.