Inp.polri.go.id - Tangerang.  State-owned airlines company Garuda Indonesia Group, encompassing its full-service flights and low-cost carrier Citilink, transported 77,552 passengers during the Christmas and New Year peak travel period. 

The figure represents an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023, which saw 71,000 passengers.

“This growth in passenger numbers highlights a strong demand for air travel during the holiday season,” said Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, Garuda Indonesia’s CEO, on Tuesday (24/12/2024).

The total included 38,992 passengers flown by Garuda Indonesia and 38,560 by Citilink, supported by 482 flights, including 44 extra flights, according to antaranews.com.

From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the group transported 30,261 passengers, with 17,728 by Garuda Indonesia and 12,533 by Citilink. Between December 18 and 23, Garuda Group reported 435,621 passengers, split between 214,461 for Garuda and 221,160 for Citilink.

Top domestic routes included Jakarta-Denpasar, Jakarta-Surabaya, and Jakarta-Medan, while Jakarta-Singapore topped international demand. Citilink reported similar trends with its busiest routes being Jakarta-Medan, Jakarta-Surabaya, and Jakarta-Denpasar.

Garuda anticipates peak return travel on 5 January 2025, and is preparing to ensure seamless operations, emphasizing safe, efficient, and comfortable travel. 

(mg/inp/pr/nm)