BIJB Kertajaya Serves 20,969 Passengers, Predicted To Reach Targets In Lebaran Backflow

MAJALENGKA - West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati experienced an increase in users in the homecoming and backflow of Lebaran. The manager said that as many as 20,969 passengers had traveled by air from the airport, as of D+4 Lebaran, or Sunday, April 14 yesterday. Executive General Manager of BIJB Kertajati Nuril Huda said that the number was expected to exceed the set target, which is about 24,000 passengers during the Eid 2024 transport period. We are sure that we can still pursue that target until Thursday (18/4). Because from March 3 to April 14, 2024, the passengers traveling have been more than 20,000 people," said Nuril to Antara in Majalengka, West Java (West Java), Monday. He explained that during the homecoming and reverse flows, the occupancy rate or occupancy of the aircraft in BIJB Kertajati is always above 70 percent. This indicates that public interest in flying from the airport is quite good. According to him, the volume of aircraft movement at Kertajati Airport has also shown positive achievements with a total of 151 flights to various destinations during Lebaran transportation.," said Nuril to the flight route that became the favorite destination for passengers at Kertajati Airport, namely to Denpasar, Kualanamu and Balikpapan. Denpasar is still a popular destination of about 60 percent leading there. Kualanamu followed by Kualanamu is only about 23 percent and Balikpapan is only 17 percent," he said.Nuril conveyed that cargo flight services are also still available at Kertajati Airport, which currently transport of such goods has reached as many as 113,706 kilograms. The whole realization of flights and passenger movements at BIJB Kertajati has been running quite well. Considering that on week the average the passenger ranges from 1,000 to 1,300 passengers, he also said. He added, all facilities and facilities in BIJB Kertajati continue to be treated and improved, so that passengers can feel comfortable and memorable when performing flights from the airport. We are always maintenance with all facilities to always be ready to serve. In addition, in the Eid Transport period there is additional personnel with assistance from TNI-