{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1613277,
        "msgid": "airline-ticket-prices-surge-during-eid-holiday-as-migrants-opt-for-buses-at-kampung-rambutan-terminal-1773482039",
        "date": "2026-03-14 15:55:15",
        "title": "Airline Ticket Prices Surge During Eid Holiday as Migrants Opt for Buses at Kampung Rambutan Terminal",
        "author": "Larissa Huda",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "During the Eid holiday period, many Indonesian migrants are choosing intercity buses over aircraft for their journeys home due to a significant surge in airline ticket prices. Bus fares, whilst also increasing by approximately 60 per cent to around 650,000 Indonesian rupiah, remain substantially cheaper than aircraft tickets which can double to 1.5 million rupiah or higher. Kampung Rambutan Terminal in Jakarta saw considerable passenger traffic six days before Eid, with security forces deployed across the terminal to maintain order.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2013 Several prospective migrants have stated that they are\nchoosing to travel by bus to return home due to the lower costs compared\nto other modes of transport, particularly aircraft whose fares surge in\nadvance of the Eid holiday.<\/p>\n<p>One such traveller is Rudi, aged 27, a migrant from Palembang. He\nopted for the bus because airline ticket prices increase considerably\nduring the migration season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough bus fares do increase\u2014approximately 60 per cent from\n300,000 to 650,000 rupiah\u2014aircraft tickets can double for a return\njourney, reaching 1.5 million rupiah, and tickets are difficult to\nobtain,\u201d Rudi said when encountered at Kampung Rambutan Terminal on\nSaturday, 14 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, one would prefer to fly, as it is much faster. A bus\njourney can take up to 13 hours. However, because aircraft tickets are\nexpensive, I chose the more affordable option. Besides, buses are always\navailable,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Similar sentiments were expressed by Rani, aged 40, a migrant from\nLampung, who also chose the bus owing to the sharp increase in aircraft\nticket prices during Eid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOutside the Eid period, aircraft tickets can still be found for 1\nmillion rupiah or even less. During Eid, however, prices increase\nsubstantially. If I am not mistaken, some tickets reach 1.5 million\nrupiah, or even higher,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to price considerations, ticket availability also\ninfluenced Rani\u2019s decision to use the bus for her return to Lampung.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to migration, buses are always available. So although\nprices do increase, they do not rise as steeply as aircraft tickets,\u201d\nshe stated.<\/p>\n<p>Kampung Rambutan Terminal began to experience increased passenger\ntraffic on intercity inter-provincial buses (AKAP) six days before Eid,\non Saturday, 14 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Based on observations at the location, the terminal\u2019s waiting area\nappeared busy with prospective migrants carrying suitcases and large\nbags.<\/p>\n<p>Several newly arrived buses were immediately filled with passengers\nwishing to continue their journeys. Meanwhile, bus drivers could be seen\nexiting their vehicles to undergo health examinations before resuming\ntheir duties.<\/p>\n<p>Around the terminal, combined security personnel from the Indonesian\nArmed Forces (TNI), National Police (Polri), Civil Service Police, and\nthe Transportation Authority were stationed at security checkpoints.<\/p>\n<p>The police also conducted patrols throughout the terminal area,\nincluding patrols with search dogs to anticipate potential criminal\nactivity.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/airline-ticket-prices-surge-during-eid-holiday-as-migrants-opt-for-buses-at-kampung-rambutan-terminal-1773482039",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}