Breaking News - Batavia launches Perth-Bali

Batavia Air Airbus A330-202. Photo: Jakkrit Prasertwit/Airliners.net

Indonesian carrier Batavia Air has announced the commencement of its first services to Australia, with daily flights between Denpasar and Perth.

The airline says a new bilateral agreement concluded this month between Indonesia and Australia has allocated an additional 4000 seats per week from each country, allowing Batavia to service Perth "and then Sydney and Melbourne".

Batavia said it will operate A319 flights to Perth, and a brand new A330-200 for Sydney and Melbourne.

More information in today's Travel Daily.