Holding the Apron Strings in Lombok - The government now estimates that the inauguration of the Lombok International Airport on Bali’s neighbouring island to the east, will take place in October, 2011. The new Lombok airport covers 585 hectares and will enhance tourism to Lombok due to its ability to handle larger aircraft. The airport’s development cost RP. 802 billion (US$91 million), an increase from the Rp. 665 billion (US$75.6 million) originally estimated for the project.
