Garuda Indonesia Expects 10% Passenger Growth
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President Director of national carrier PT Garuda Indonesia Arif Wibowo predicted that passenger growth of the airline would reach 8-10 percent in 2016.
“The growth is supported by the booming tourism industry in Indonesia,” Arif said in Jakarta on Sunday (3/1).
For the record, in 2015, PT. Garuda Indonesia reported a positive passenger growth, that is 25 million passengers or a 3 million increase from that in 2014.
In the meantime, its subsidiary, Citilink, also posted a quite significant growth, that is 11 million passengers or a 2 million increase from that in the previous year.
Therefore, to anticipate the increase in the number of passengers, Arif said that the airline would purchase 23 new aircrafts, which purchased with leasing mechanism.
Furthermore, Arif also hoped that in May 2016, Garuda Indonesia could use Terminal 3 of the Soekarno-Hatta International airport that is now under renovation.
“We hope that with the new terminal, our services could improve,” he concluded.
Questions & Answers
Q.What passenger growth is PT Garuda Indonesia expecting for 2016?
What passenger growth is PT Garuda Indonesia expecting for 2016?
The national carrier is predicting passenger growth of between 8 and 10 percent for the year 2016. This growth is expected due to the booming tourism industry within Indonesia, according to President Director Arif Wibowo.
Q.How many passengers did Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary Citilink carry in 2015?
How many passengers did Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary Citilink carry in 2015?
In 2015, PT Garuda Indonesia reported carrying 25 million passengers. Its subsidiary, Citilink, also posted significant growth, carrying 11 million passengers during the same period, bringing their total to 36 million.
Q.What measures is Garuda Indonesia taking to handle the expected increase in passenger numbers?
What measures is Garuda Indonesia taking to handle the expected increase in passenger numbers?
To anticipate the increase in passenger numbers, the airline plans to purchase 23 new aircraft. These aircraft will be acquired through a leasing mechanism, ensuring the airline has sufficient capacity for future demand.
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