Sriwijaya Air is an Indonesian low-cost carrier founded in 2003, named after the ancient Srivijaya maritime empire that once dominated the region. The airline grew rapidly to become one of Indonesia's largest domestic carriers, operating an extensive network of routes connecting major cities and remote destinations across the archipelago. The airline has experienced significant financial and operational challenges over the years, including a period of suspension and restructuring. Sriwijaya Air was operationally integrated with Nam Air, its sister carrier, under a cooperation agreement with Garuda Indonesia Group, though that partnership later ended. The airline has faced difficulties maintaining consistent operations in recent years. Sriwijaya Air is particularly known for serving routes in eastern Indonesia and secondary cities that are underserved by other carriers, playing an important role in regional connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.