The Lion Air group, which also includes Batik Air and Wings Air, began slowly reintroducing short-haul flight routes on May 10. But the restored flights did not last long.
The company has announced that all routes are again suspended as of June 5 due to widespread issues with passengers not properly observing coronavirus-related rules related to social distancing and health disclosures.
In announcing the decision, Lion Air specifically cited its concern for employees’ health, especially cabin crew at risk of contracting the coronavirus from travelers.
“Lion Air Group supports government related to the prevention efforts of Covid-19 spread, through active participation in implementing the health protocols that have been established by the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Health and Task Force,” the company wrote in a statement released on June 3.
So far, there’s no word on when these flights will be rescheduled. Lion Air is offering refunds to passengers who had already booked their tickets, but it’s not allowing anyone to make new reservations for the time being.