Lion Air files police complaint over transport ministry sanctions

Friday, 23 May, 2016 0

Beleaguered Indonesian carrier Lion Air is fighting back against recently imposed sanctions by the government.

The transport ministry recently said Lion Air would not be granted any new route permits for six months, after a pilot strike caused major disruption.

The strike came about after pilots complained of late salary payments.

Now Lion Air has taken the unusual step of lodging a criminal complaint with the police.

Lion Air president Edward Sirait, said it had specifically named the transport ministry’s director general of air transportation, Suprasetyo, to the national police’s criminal investigation unit.

"We feel we have been treated unfairly. We will seek justice," he said.

Sirait says it should be classed as a criminal matter as the ministry has abused it’s power under sections of the penal code and criminal code in Indonesian law by imposing sanctions without notice or an investigation.

Lion Air was also sanctioned for an unrelated matter late last week after ground staff mistakenly directed passengers from an international flight through a domestic checkpoint in Jakarta.

below social share icons

TravelMole Editorial Team

Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.

Discover Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, also known as the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast. This natural wonderland is nestled in the...

City Cruises is a leading operator of sightseeing, dining and charter services operating in London, York and Poole. We offer...

Princess Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain specialising in holiday and urban hotels located in first class tourist destinations,...

The Polish Tourism Organisation (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna – POT) is one of several dozen national tourism organisations operating in the...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...

Discover Sarawak Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity far...

The superpower in bed banks for 30 years We are an award-winning and trusted accommodation wholesaler since 1991. We are...

Our leadership is bold. Our agility thrives on open innovation and we embrace the new, whether it’s diversity, trends, challenges....

Take your clients’ vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort™. With three amazing theme parks – Universal Studios...

We’re here to provide the very best experience in train travel. From booking your ticket, to asking us a question...

Why Avalon Waterways: Happiness flows on an Avalon river cruise. From Asia to South America and Europe to the Nile,...

Here at Elegant Resorts, luxury travel is in our DNA. True pioneers in the industry, we were the first specialist...

The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like...

Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and...

Destination British Columbia (Destination BC) is a Provincially funded, industry-led Crown corporation that supports a strong and competitive future for BC’s...

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES Mabuhay! Welcome to our archipelago of 7,641 islands where there are endless beaches, lively and fashionable cities,...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools...

Global Hotel Alliance brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands for GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme. GHA...