Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang recorded 73,824 passengers either departing or arriving at the airport in the period 21-28 March 2025 or D-3 Eid.
Executive General Manager of Palembang SMB II Airport R Iwan Winaya in Palembang, Saturday, said the number of passengers in the 21-28 March 2025 period at Palembang SMB II Airport was 72,828 passengers, down 1.7 percent when compared to the same period in 2024.
"The possibility of this decline is due to the large number of people using land transportation modes and also government policies related to discounted flight ticket rates that have not been optimized by the public," he said.
His party also noted that at the peak of the homecoming flow or D-3 Lebaran 2025, the number of passengers at SMB II Palembang Airport was 12,373 people.
"At the peak of the homecoming flow, passengers are dominated by Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, and Hang Nadim International Airport. However, at this time we have not yet received the number of passengers today until the final flight," he said.
In addition, his party has received as many as 137 submissions for additional flights from various airlines.
"However, the realization so far is only 24 additional flights from airlines," he said.
In the event of a buildup of passengers at the airport, his party will use international hall boarding to accommodate passengers.
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"So far there has been no accumulation of passengers, so we are only wearing domestic hall boarding," he explained.
Iwan appealed to prospective passengers to have plane tickets, because the availability of tickets is limited, as well as preparing a complete self-identification card to facilitate the verification process.
"We also urge passengers to bring baggage as needed, maintain health before departure, and also arrive three hours earlier before departure so as not to rush and be able to enjoy the facilities of Palembang SMB II Airport which currently carries the theme of local wisdom," he said.
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