Batam Hang Nadim Airport Arrival Terminal was Quiet Since Flight Rules Tightened

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - The arrival terminal of Batam Hang Nadim Airport was empty and no passengers.

Apart from the Covid-19 pandemic, the requirements are divided for Domestic Travelers (PPDN) according to the Circular of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling Covid-19 Number 14 of 2021, as well as the Circular Letter of the Minister of Transportation Number 45 of 2021. 

The two regulations explain a number of the latest flight requirements for Domestic Travelers (PPDN). 

One of them is the flight requirements for airport final destinations in Java and Bali. 

The government requires prospective passengers to show a Covid-19 vaccination card and PCR test results that are valid for 2x24 hours. 

Meanwhile, rapid antigen doesn't apply to these two areas. 

According to Tribunbatam.id's observation, only a number of airport officers and a few people were seen around the arrivals area. 

The atmosphere was quiet. Not much different from when the Covid-19 pandemic hit Batam a year ago. 

In fact, different conditions can be seen at the departure terminal. It is full of passengers. 

General Manager of the Airport Business Entity (BUBU) Hang Nadim Batam, Benny Syahroni said that the implementation of two circulars from the government itself began from July 3 to 20, 2021. 

It's just that for Batam's Hang Nadim Airport, the policy was only effective on July 5. 

In addition, Benny emphasized that as long as the flight rules are tightened, the GeNose C19 inspection will be temporarily suspended. 

The tightening of flight rules by the government directly affects the number of passengers entering Batam City. 

Benny Syahroni detailed that for three days, only 7,630 passengers arrived. 

The number was calculated from 4 to 6 July 2021 yesterday.