In just a few days time, Muslim communities around the globe will celebrate the holy feast of Eid al-Fitr. As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, the Eid al-Fitr holiday is not only acknowledged as a religious celebration in Indonesia but also marks the start of a lengthy holiday period for many. This holiday period is often used as an opportunity to travel abroad for a holiday or to visit family in Indonesia.
 
In 2016, the number of air passengers over the Eid al-Fitr holidayperiod reached a total of 4,922,176 people, a figure which broke down into 4,297,984 domestic passengers and 624,192 international passengers. This year, the Directorate General of Air Transportation estimates that the total number of passengers will show an increase of 9.8% over last year’s figure. Indeed, it has been estimated that the total number of passengers over the 2017 Eid al-Fitr holiday will reach some 5,404,814 people, which breaks down into 4,729,287 domestic passengers and 675,527 international passengers.[1]
 
Even though international flights are clearly not as popular as domestic flights during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, it is still important to understand the various preparations which should be made prior to taking an international flight. During the celebration of the 2016 Eid al-Fitr holiday period, we addressed a number of matters that air passengers should acquaint themselves with, including the relationship between passengers and airline companies, flight tickets, applicable compensation for any losses incurred during the utilization of any air service and the list of goods which are prohibited from being carried on commercial flights. This year’s holiday edition of Indonesian Law Digest (ILD) will address the following matters: