Soekarno-Hatta Airport Ensures Terminal Remains Conducive Despite Flight Cancellations to Middle East
Tangerang — International flight operations from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to the Middle East region have been disrupted following the closure of airspace in several countries in the area.
The airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia or InJourney Airports, has confirmed that numerous flights to and from the Middle East have experienced cancellations and departure delays.
Aziz Fahmi Harahap, Assistant Deputy of Communication and Legal Affairs at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, explained that several affected flights include services operated by Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways to Doha, Emirates to Dubai, and Garuda Indonesia to Doha.
Affected flights include:
Etihad Airways (EY472) to Abu Dhabi
Qatar Airways (QR954) to Doha
Qatar Airways (QR957) to Doha
Emirates (EK357) to Dubai
Etihad Airways (EY475) to Abu Dhabi
Garuda Indonesia (GA900) to Doha
Etihad Airways (EY473) to Abu Dhabi
For arriving flights, Etihad Airways EY472 from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta and Qatar Airways QR954 from Doha to Jakarta have been cancelled.
Passenger Handling in Accordance with Procedures
Aziz assured that the airport has implemented standard procedures for handling passengers affected by flight cancellations and delays. This includes cancellation of travel documents at immigration and coordination with relevant airlines regarding schedule changes and accommodation arrangements.
“Overall, the situation in the terminal remains safe and conducive,” he stated.
He also emphasised that other international flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta Airport continue to operate normally and are unaffected.
In addition to ensuring the smooth flow of departures and arrivals, airport management is maintaining optimal service standards for all airport users.
“Intensive coordination is continuously carried out with airlines, airport authorities, and other relevant agencies to anticipate various operational dynamics and ensure safety, security, and service standards remain maintained,” he explained.
Advisories for Prospective Passengers
InJourney, as the primary airport operator in Indonesia, has advised prospective passengers travelling to the Middle East to actively monitor flight information developments through official airline channels or by contacting airline customer service.