Bali Airport Sees Passengers Traffic Increase
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Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport recorded an increase in the number of passengers coming and going through the airport. In September, the airport has seen 14.8 million passengers flying from and to the airport, an increase of 16 percent from the same month last year.
The airport’s General Manager Yanus Suprayogi said on Thursday that both domestic and international passengers’ traffics are relatively the same with 7.4 million passengers each.
“In the last four years, the traffic growth in 2016 is the highest. In addition to the number of passengers, we also see an increase in the number of inbound or outbound cargos, as well as aircraft movement,” he said in a press release, October 6.
Meanwhile, the airport’s cargo volume reached more than 30,000 tons, or up by 39 percent compared to September 2015’s volume. The number of aircraft movements also increased by 10 percent on a year-on-year basis.
“We are optimistic that the number of passengers, aircraft, and cargo will continue to increase until the end of this year,” Yanus said.
Meanwhile, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali recorded 438,135 foreign tourists’ visits to Bali in August 2016, of which 437,929 came in through the airport.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the total passenger count for Bali Airport in September?
What was the total passenger count for Bali Airport in September?
In September, Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport saw a total of 14.8 million passengers. This figure includes both arrivals and departures at the airport during that month.
Q.How did the passenger traffic in September compare to the previous year?
How did the passenger traffic in September compare to the previous year?
Passenger traffic in September increased by 16 percent compared to the same month last year. This shows a notable rise in both domestic and international passenger numbers.
Q.Was there an increase in cargo volume at the airport?
Was there an increase in cargo volume at the airport?
Yes, the airport’s cargo volume reached over 30,000 tons, marking a 39 percent increase. This rise is when compared to the cargo volume recorded in September 2015.
Q.What was the distribution between domestic and international passengers?
What was the distribution between domestic and international passengers?
Both domestic and international passenger traffics were relatively equal, with 7.4 million passengers recorded for each category. This indicates a balanced growth across both segments.
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