... can accommodate 25 million passengers per year, so we hope it will increase the capacity of Terminal-1 and Terminal-2...Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA News) - The Terminal-3 of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport became operational after midnight on August 9, 2016.
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi, during an inspection of the terminal on Tuesday, examined all supporting facilities, including x-ray machine, check-in counter, waiting room, and the commercial area.
Sumadi expressed hope that the terminal will offer the best possible services to both domestic and international passengers.
"Terminal-3 of the Soekarno-Hatta Airport can accommodate 25 million passengers per year, so we hope it will increase the capacity of Terminal-1 and Terminal-2," he affirmed.
The new terminal will cater to both domestic and international flights of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.
Garuda Indonesia will be the first airline to operate from the new terminal, serving three routes to Yogyakarta, Solo, and Semarang.
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