<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>327240</docID> <postdate>2024-08-21 10:58:56</postdate> <headline>Angry passengers as Batik backs away</headline> <body><div align="left" class="adL"> <p><img class=" wp-image-318706" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/batik-air-e1718487440314.jpeg" alt="" width="902" height="601" /></p> <caption>Batik Air is backing away from its direct services from Canberra to Bali.</caption> <p><span class="kicker-line">By aviation writer <strong>Scott Mayman</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Just months after launching its schedules between Canberra and Bali, Batik Air is reducing its flights, which has left some passengers angry.</strong></p> <p>The airline has walked back on its commitment to three services a week between the cities.</p> <p>It's understood, the decision comes after a slower than expected demand for the service.</p> <p>While Canberra Airport remains confident the route is sustainable, passengers have been left angered at the change.</p> <p>Some have been re-accommodated on flights that leave Canberra either a week earlier or later than planned.</p> <p> </p> </div> <div align="left" class="adL"></div> </body>