JAKARTA - The number of air passengers served by PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) and PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) during January-September 2016 reached 132.72 million passengers, up 14.21% from the same period last year. Of the total passengers, a total of 69.66 million passengers served Angkasa Pura II with a contribution of 52.48%. Meanwhile, Angkasa Pura Airports accounted for as much as 63.05 million passengers, or about 47.51%. Although Angkasa Pura II serves more passengers, the growth rate of passengers transported Angkasa Pura Airports is higher, i.e. around 17%. Meanwhile, Angkasa Pura II just recorded a growth of around 12%.
Corporate Secretary of Angkasa Pura Airports Israwadi said the increase in the number of passengers served by the company in line with the opening of new routes, such as in Solo Adi Sumarmoairportand Manado Sam Ratulangi Airport. "Adi Sumarmo became the airport with the highest domestic passenger growth, namely 53%. While Sam Ratulangi recorded the highest growth in international passengers, i.e. 77%, driven charter flights, "he said, Wednesday (10/26/2016).
In addition to encouraging the opening of new routes, further, Israwadi, Angkasa Pura Airports are also working to improve the flow of passenger traffic by supporting a wide range of tourism activities in the airport premises managed by Angkasa Pura Airports. These activities are Collaborative Destination Development (CDD) program and Airport Running Series (ARS). Meanwhile, this year, ARS has been held at five airports such as Sam Ratulangi, Lombok, Adi Sumarmo, El Tari Kupang and Ambon Pattimura. "We are cooperating with stakeholders in the field of tourism, such as local governments, airlines, IHRA, ASITA, communities, and the general public," he said.
In addition, the added Israwadi, Angkasa Pura Airports also provide support to some tourism events such as the Tour de Flores, Paragliding Accuracy World Cup, Solo International Performing Arts, and Jazz & World Music Festival 2016.
I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali into the airport with the most number of passengers compared to other airports managed by Angkasa Pura Airports, i.e. as many as 14.88 million passengers, up 20%.
Director Arista Indonesia Aviation Center (AIAC) Arista Atmadjati said East Indonesia indeed save a great opportunity to work on the aviation industry, both in airport management, airlines and so forth. "Because, the condition was still sleeping. Well, the current government began to indulge, from the terminal building, extension of the runway and so forth. This in turn stimulates the growth of passengers, "he said.
Arista added it is possible the number of passengers served Angkasa Pura I in the future, going beyond Angkasa Pura II. Moreover, the government is also boosting the tourism sector, especially in Eastern Indonesia. Besides, he added, the airline also began to target the market in eastern Indonesia due to the extension of the runway. Because, with the longer runway, the air capacity will also be enlarged.
"So I'm sure Angkasa Pura Airports could overtake Angkasa Pura II. Perhaps the time is not long, let alone the number of airports that are in the eastern region is also actually a lot more than in the west, "he said. [Source: Bisnis.com]
