InJourney Proposes Indonesian Airports as Foreign Aircraft Parking Facilities
PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), or InJourney, is assessing the impact of Middle East geopolitical tensions that have resulted in several foreign airlines being stranded at international airports in Indonesia.
The upheaval triggered by the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel since late February has forced major fleets, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Saudia, to suspend their returns until the present day.
InJourney is examining this situation to conduct a study and offer several of its managed airports as temporary parking locations for these wide-bodied aircraft. These include Soekarno-Hatta Airport through to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).
Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary at InJourney Yudhistira Setiawan stated that the phenomenon of retained or stranded aircraft has already begun to be felt at Indonesia’s main air gates, such as Bali and Tangerang.
“Rather than them (foreign airlines) searching far and wide for parking locations which may be unsafe, it might be better to bring them to Indonesia and park at the airports we manage,” Yudhistira said in Yogyakarta on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
However, he added, this proposal is still in the stage of internal study to be refined before being proposed to relevant stakeholders.
This initiative projects the optimisation of infrastructure at several strategic airports on Java and Bali islands, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Juanda, Kertajati and Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).
Yudhistira stated that the proposal is also being formulated as a form of solidarity towards those affected by armed conflict.
“Perhaps in addition to generating financial gains for the country, what we prioritise above all is the humanitarian element since we intend to help those affected by war,” he said.
Through this assistance, Indonesia is expected to contribute to maintaining the stability of global aviation operations amid the crisis.
In addition to offering aircraft parking facilities, InJourney continues to monitor the broader economic impact of the Middle East upheaval, such as the potential increase in energy prices which could affect aircraft ticket prices.
On the domestic front, the company continues to prioritise tourism interests by strengthening the activation of tourist attractions, art performances and hospitality services, ensuring tourist arrivals, including from the West Asia region, remain intact.
With infrastructure readiness and ongoing refined studies, Yudhistira hopes this initiative can be realised as a solution for international airlines seeking protection for their fleets during the period of conflict.
InJourney Director Maya Watono explained that this temporary parking request has emerged because airlines view Indonesia’s position as relatively safe and strategically located amid global uncertainty.
InJourney Airports has even prepared several additional parking stands, including at Lombok International Airport, to accommodate airlines requiring parking locations according to available capacity.