Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Mudik or homecoming flows through air transportation began to surging at Syamsudin Noor Airport. An average 7,000 passengers per day is recorded flew to a number of destination, including Java and Sulawesi.


"This passenger surge has been anticipated by Angkasa Pura and we really appreciate the conduciveness of airport area in this homecoming season," said South Kalimantan Police Chief Brigadier General Rachmat Mulyana on Monday.

Police Chief accompanied by Deputy Police Chief Sr Comr (Kombes) Nasri and a number of key officials and the Banjarbaru Police Chief Adj Sr comr
(AKBP) Kelana Jaya reviewed the situation of homecoming flow at Syamsudin Noor Airport.

He advised police members in particular to synergize with other elements, such as the Air Force at Sjamsudin Noor Air Base and the airport security guard.

"It is expected that Lebaran 2018 Integrated Command Post at the airport can provide services to travelers to maximum, so people please ask and so forth if you need help," he said.

While Airport Operations Manager Rully Artha said, to anticipate the surge of passengers several airlines have prepared extra flight routes for Banjarmasin-Surabaya and Banjarmasin-Yogyakarta.

"Normally 5,000 passengers per day, but the long holiday may cause flows of homecoming split, so the number of passengers per day rose an average of 2,000. Our prediction the peak will be on the D-3 later," he said.

Pewarta: Firman

Editor : Mahdani


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