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Transportation Ministry makes arrangements for G20 return flights
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(Photo courtesy of the Transportation Ministry)
As the Group of 20 heads of state and delegates prepare to fly home at the end of the G20 Summit in Bali, the Transportation Ministry has made arrangements for the return of VVIP aircrafts at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
On Monday afternoon, Transportation Ministry secretary general Novie Riyanto chaired a coordination meeting with the Region IV Airport Authority Office on arrangements for the return flights of G20 state leaders and delegations. The meeting was attended by a number of stakeholders, including representatives of the Foreign Ministry, the Airport Authority, Angkasa Pura I, Airnav and others.
"Tomorrow is the culmination of the return flight activity of the countries’ leaders. Handling a return flight is more complex, as the hours are closer together than on arrival. For this reason, careful flight arrangements need to be made," Novie said on Tuesday.
Novie noted that a number of VVIP aircraft would depart on Tuesday, though the number was not as high as the departures on Wednesday. The timeframe for the return of state leaders and delegates, both those using VVIP and regular aircraft, is from Tuesday to Nov. 22.
Travelers urged to recheck flight schedules
Because of the number of VVIP returning flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport, delays to regular flight schedules will be possible, for both domestic and international travel.
"For this reason, we urge people who will fly on regular flights to and from Bali to immediately check their flight schedule again with the airline in order to be able to anticipate [any issues] and fly more comfortably," said Transportation Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati.
The Transportation Ministry has appealed to airport operators and airlines to proactively provide clear information to customers, including information on flight schedule changes, delays, cancellations, compensation and refund processes.
The Transportation Ministry, together with related stakeholders, will try to minimize the impact of the movement of the returning VVIP aircraft of the G20 delegates at Ngurah Rai International Airport.
"We are trying our best to maintain smooth traffic for the delegates who attended and also for the general public who fly to and from Bali," says Adita.
