Ministry Of Transportation Ensures Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport Readiness To Welcome International Flights

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JAKARTA - The Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation Novie Riyanto confirmed the readiness of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, ahead of the airport's opening of international flights on October 14.

Novie, who was accompanied by the Director of Aviation Security, Head of the Airport Authority Office Region IV, Dir Ops Angkasa Pura I, GM AirNav, Secretary of the Province of Bali, and Danlanud I Gusti Ngurah Rai, stated that the readiness to open international flights was shown by doing a service simulation at the terminal. international arrivals.

"Together, we carried out direct checks and saw service simulations at the international arrival terminal at Ngurah Rai Airport. All processes at the airport were simulated in detail and we assessed that everything was well prepared," he said, quoted by Antara, Sunday, October 10.

Novie said several service facilities were available and operating well at the international arrivals terminal.

All matters relating to facilities for health protocols are also available such as checkpoints for passengers with temperatures >38 degrees Celsius, health document checkpoints, 20 booths for PCR test sampling, immigration checkpoints, baggage handling systems, room temperature controllers, FIDS, customs inspection area and holding area as a waiting room for PCR swab results.

There is also a seat for waiting which has also been given a safe distance according to health protocols.

"I appeal to airport operators and related stakeholders to continue to coordinate and jointly create the best service. This is important so that when it opens later there are no things that hinder the passenger arrival process. We hope that everything can go well and all parties can strictly adhere to health protocols," said Novie.

Novie also conveyed high appreciation to all parties involved in the plan to reopen international flights at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.

"I really appreciate the parties who have worked hard to prepare all the required service facilities. We will continue to monitor the condition of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport from preparation to the opening and implementation of international flights. Bali's success will be a reference for other regions to gradually open tourism to foreign markets," he explained.