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PELITA AIR became the official airline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Indonesia Gastrodiplomacy Series (IGS) 2025 event held in Lombok on May 8-11, 2025. In support of this culinary diplomacy agenda, Pelita Air not only played a role in transporting the ambassadors to the venue, but also showcased Indonesian cuisine on its flights.
During the trip to Lombok, Pelita Air served the ambassadors local dishes such as Nasi Daun Jeruk Empal Kekep and Lontong Kuning Ayam Taliwang. These dishes were specially curated as part of the in-flight meal selection, which is also available to the general public through the Dine-in the Air service.
One of the guests of honor on this flight was Ambassador LBBP Designate Resident of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Indonesia, Madam Ivana Golubovic-Duboka.
Madam Ivana Golubovic-Duboka, she expressed her appreciation for the experience of flying with Pelita Air, especially for the quality of service and the opportunity to taste authentic Indonesian cuisine on the flight.
“The food served on the plane was very tasty. The service provided by the cabin crew to all passengers throughout the flight was also very good,” she said.
Meanwhile, Pelita Air’s commercial director, Asa Perkasa, said the flight experience could be part of an effort to introduce Indonesian culture to the world.
“We strive to present flights that are not only safe, comfortable and on time, but also provide added value through the presentation of Nusantara cuisine as part of an effort to introduce Indonesian culture to foreign ambassadors,” Asa affirmed.
In line with this, Pertamina’s Vice President for Corporate Communications, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, said that Pelita Air’s participation in the 2025 Indonesia Gastrodiplomacy Series reflects Pertamina Group’s commitment to support the government’s efforts to promote Indonesian culture on the global stage.
“As part of the Pertamina Group, Pelita Air not only plays a strategic role in the air transport sector, but also supports Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy mission,” Fadjar noted.
“This initiative is in line with our commitment to continue to make positive contributions to the country, not only through energy, but also by strengthening Indonesia’s image in the eyes of the world,” he concluded. [sources/photo special]
