The Progress Of Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Development In Makassar Has Reached 68 Percent

Photo: Doc. Antara

JAKARTA - General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Taochid Purnomo, said the progress of the Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport development project has now reached 68 percent.

"Alhamdulillah, the physical progress has now been 68 percent, previously the work was stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Taochid in Makassar, quoted from Antara, Monday, December 18.

The expansion of the airport, he continued, had an impact on expanding the waiting room so that it could accommodate more passengers.

To provide local cultural nuances and wisdom in the airport area, Taochid said, his party had already held a meeting with the Tourism and Culture Office of South Sulawesi Province, so that in the future the airport building will have ethnic ornaments in South Sulawesi.

"Even the Tourism Office is ready to present cultural attractions at certain moments, such as welcoming foreign tourist groups and so on," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding the readiness of the airport to face the 2024 Christmas and New Year homecoming season, there are currently 40 counter checks prepared to face a surge in passengers in the "peak season".

"Including, we also operate 12 "self-check-in kiosks" around the airport area, so that there is no buildup in the counter check-in section," he said.

Mandiri checks in also to make it easier for passengers who do not bring baggage, so they can go directly to the waiting room and board.