Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam, managed by PT Bandara Internasional Batam (BIB), is experiencing full booking schedules ahead of the 2023 Christmas and 2024 New Year (Nataru) season, prompting airlines like Super Air Jet and Lion Air to propose additional flights.
The holiday season brings a surge in travel demand at Batam’s Hang Nadim Airport, with airlines quickly filling up slots and exploring additional services to accommodate the influx of passengers.
Popular routes such as Batam-Jakarta and Batam-Medan are the primary focus of the proposed extra flights.
Other routes expected to see increased demand include Batam-Padang, Batam-Pekanbaru, and Batam-Surabaya, reflecting patterns from previous years.
Pikri Ilham Kurniansyah, Director of PT BIB, emphasizes the importance of official and online ticket purchases to avoid scalpers and streamline the check-in process.
PT BIB is actively coordinating with airlines to manage the extra flight arrangements efficiently, ensuring smooth operations during the Nataru period.
Ticket prices for peak routes like Batam-Jakarta are ranging from IDR 1.2 to 1.3 million, showcasing the heightened demand.
The increased flight capacity at Hang Nadim Airport signifies the region’s readiness to handle the holiday season rush, ensuring a smoother travel experience.
In response to the bustling holiday season, Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam, operated by PT BIB, is gearing up with extra flights from carriers like Super Air Jet and Lion Air. This move aims to accommodate the surge in passengers during the festive Nataru period, ensuring efficient travel for local and international passengers alike.
Source: Batam Pos, Kompas.com (2023)
