Menteri Perhubungan Cek Kesiapan Bandara Ahmad Yani Jelang Libur Akhir Tahun

Semarang - Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan checks Ahmad Yani Airport readiness in Semarang, Central Java, ahead of the Christmas and new year holidays. According to the report, Angkasa Pura Airports as the airport manager, this airport has always experienced a surge in passengers for up to 16 percent.

"Passenger Growth from year to year is always increasing, the average reached 16 percent," said Angkasa Pura Director of Airports Operation Yushan Sayuti when met in Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang, Central Java, on Wednesday (17/12/2014).

Yushan estimate, peak passenger surge will occur on 24 December 2014 (H-1) and January 4, 2015 (H + 3). It has already set up three steps to anticipate a surge in passengers. "First, providing the extra flight," he explained.

"Second, the increased vigilance, surveillance of aviation safety and security through a command post as well as coordinating with relevant agencies," continued Yushan. Thirdly, the submission of information related to Christmas and new year transport through the media to the relevant agencies as well as community and fourthly, the readiness of officers; airport facility and security support. [DSS/source: Detik.com]