Jakarta – Air Travels during the Eid al-Fitr exodus departure circulation stayed sensible and did not go beyond the set rate ceiling, according to Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi.
” Thanks to airport operators that have actually controlled the surge in air travelers well and to airline companies that have actually been cooperative in preserving the rates in accordance with the government’s recommendation,” he said, according to an official statement received on Tuesday.
He made the declaration while reviewing the handling of air passengers throughout the exodus return flow period at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday.
Sumadi explained that the policies carried out throughout the departure duration helped make the exodus circulation smooth. These consisted of the policy to advance collective leave days, which extended the exodus departure period, he kept in mind.
” Hence, despite the fact that the surge in passengers was high, with an occupancy rate of more than 90 percent, it could be managed correctly. The on-time performance (OTP) or punctuality was also kept well,” he notified.
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According to the minister, the motion of passengers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport throughout the Eid exodus departure period increased by 25 percent compared to 2022.
He stated that the increase in passenger and plane motions is excellent news for the revival of the national airline company market, which was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To deal with the rise in guests throughout the exodus return period, he asked all stakeholders in the aviation sector to continue the good efficiency shown in the departure period.
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In addition, he likewise reminded flight operators to continue to prioritize safety in the middle of the boost in traveler traffic.
Based on data offered by state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II (AP II), the operator of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, apart from traveler traffic, the movement of aircrafts experienced a 5-percent boost compared to 2022.
The variety of flights during the peak of the Eid exodus departure period (April 19–21, 2023) crossed 1 thousand daily. Prior to the pandemic, Soekarno-Hatta Airport served 1,200 flights typically per day.
Meanwhile, amidst the pandemic, in 2022 and early 2023, the variety of flights at the airport on normal days stood at around 800–900 per day.
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