JAKARTA - SOE Minister Erick Thohir revealed that the Rp1 trillion budget was sufficient to optimize existing facilities at the airport, without the need to build Terminal 4 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Soetta) in Tangerang, Banten.
Erick assessed that this efficiency step was taken to increase capacity and service at the airport, especially in the face of a surge in passengers. Including, ahead of the Hajj season in May 2025 until the next Christmas period.
"Because we did not build terminal 4, efficiency of Rp. 14 trillion. We focus on Rp. 1 trillion here (low cost flights) so that the capacity of 56 million will reach 100 million (passengers per year). In the next few years we can anticipate," said Erick when met at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Saturday, March 1.
He added, in addition to prioritizing services for foreign tourists, his party is also committed to ensuring optimal service for all passengers, both using air-conditioned and non-AC facilities.
One of the main focuses is improving the waiting room, service capacity and public transportation facilities, such as integration with Damri services that have started operating in airport areas.
Although some areas still need improvements, such as access to terminals for low-cost flights, Erick said, his party was doing renovations to increase passenger comfort.
After this repair is complete, attention will be focused on improving services for flights at affordable prices (low-cost).
According to Erick, the decision not to continue the construction of Terminal 4 is part of an efficiency effort that can save costs up to IDR 14 trillion.
"We focus on Rp1 trillion here so that the capacity of 56 million will reach 100 million, in the next few years Kamo can anticipate. Well, the anticipation for this is an average increase if yesterday Christmas itself can reach 80,000, yes, Kamo is sure it can be more than that," he concluded.
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