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IDXChannel - Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has assured that transportation services at Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, are ready for the Eid exodus flow.
During his review of Soetta Airport's readiness ahead of Eid al-Fitr homecoming on Friday, Minister Sumadi was accompanied by officials from the Directorate General of Air Transportation and the head of Airport Authority Region I.
"Based on the latest data, there will be a surge in passengers at the airport because there are approximately 193 million travelers, or a 50-percent increase (compared to the previous year)," the minister said.
To handle the surge in passengers, the Transportation Ministry has asked airport officers to manage the drop-off area well to prevent long queues.
Most check-in counters must only function as a place to drop luggage, he added.
"This time, the number of travelers who will go home has increased. There will be around 193 million travelers, or an increase of 50 percent (from last year). Therefore, we must be ready to face this Eid homecoming," Sumadi continued.
After the review, he said that overall flight procedures are being managed well and airport facilities are functioning optimally.
