Stars in the Skies
The economic crisis has heralded tough times for Indonesian airlines. But new player Star Air is preparing to take off next month. Is this competition gone mad?
May 8, 2001
THE SKIES above Indonesia seem clogged with planes lately. In fact, there have never been so many players in the airline business. In the last two years, six new airline companies have debuted—joining five existing ones. The Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications has also licensed a further five companies. They are expected to start operations this year—and will add to the traffic. Before the crisis, it was reckoned a min...