Bali Airport had one unexpected golf in passenger numbers during the countdown to Christmas, specifically on the previous Saturday (December 23). This exceeded previous predictions. When analyzing the data from the opening of the Christmas and New Year Command Post through that Saturday, it became clear that the highest volume of passenger services occurred on Saturday.
According to Handy Herryudhitiawan, the airport’s general manager, a total of 38,042 domestic passengers were accommodated, with arrivals dominating at 21,509. In addition, the airport served 37,198 international passengers, of which 20,753 were inbound travelers. Initially, Handy had expected peak passenger numbers for Christmas of 35,000 for domestic passengers and 32,000 for international passengers.
It is notable that the airport usually handles an average of 28,000 domestic passengers and 30,000 international passengers every day. Therefore, on the eve of Christmas (December 23), a remarkable milestone was reached with a total of 75,240 passengers in one day.
“On the first day (Posko Natal) December 19, 60,001 passengers were registered, the next day December 20 increased to 62,610 passengers, the third day December 21 reached 65,941 passengers and on the fourth day December 22 73,377 passengers, which also exceeded our forecast. peak of passenger movements. “72,754 passengers, or 0.8 percent more than forecast,” Handy said.
On the eve of Christmas (December 23, 2023), the increase in passenger numbers at Bali Airport was accompanied by a significant increase in air traffic. On that day alone, there were a total of 252 domestic aircraft movements and 195 international aircraft movements in Bali’s airspace. Cumulatively counted since the opening of the Christmas Post, in the period from December 19 to December 23, 2023, there were a total of 2,097 aircraft movements, which allowed the transport of 337,169 passengers over five days.
Among the different routes, the Jakarta route proved to be the busiest, with 18,368 passengers, followed by Singapore, with seating for 8,104 passengers, and Surabaya with 5,862 passengers.
