The MMTA were asked by SMAC President Peter Lew to come up with ideas and suggestions for a Padang to Rokot air service. The meeting took place at Villa Air Manis Hotel and the following points were raised:
- Direct bookings requested so that resorts were not obliged to book via competing groups.
- Change of name to Sabang Merauke Air
- Scheduled flights rather than the charter flights proposed by Mentawai Air.
- Affordable seat prices.
- Surfer + boardbag capacity
- Long term commitment
SMA have repainted their aircraft and announced the following schedule:
- Padang > Rokot 9.30am Tue, Thu, Sat
- Rokot > Padang 10.30am Tue Thu Sat
Prices will be $47 one way plus a boardbag surcharge of around $40-50 depending on the weight. Capacity is 14 normal passengers or 10 surfers plus boards.
Aloita Resort have a 60ft high speed catamaran and smaller powerboats available to shuttle surfers to Playgrounds and other resorts in the area. Rates will range from $50 to $100 depending on numbers in each group.
Flights can be booked via a number of local agents including Mentawai Air.
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