A subsidary of the Lion Air Group (LAG, founded in 1999), Batik Air started operating in 2013 with the aim to offer direct flights and a higher travel standard within Indonesia. LAG has since grown considerably and is now operating additional subsidaries in the entire Southeast Asia region, including Malindo Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Thai Lion and Wings. The bulk of LAG's fleet consists of some 150 Boeing 737-800/-900/-MAX 8 aircraft, while all of the group's current 48 Airbus A320 are assigned to Batik Air. LAG aircraft are frequently either moved around, or sold and replaced by new a/c.