January 2023, West Java air transport passenger volume decreased by 15.36 percent (m-to-m)

The volume of air transportation passengers in West Java in January 2023 experienced a significant decline. Compared to December 2022, the number of air transportation passengers in West Java in January 2023 decreased by 15.36 percent (month-to-month). This decrease occurred in: Domestic air transport passengers: down 15.24 percent International air transport passengers: down 20.55 percent Some possible causes: The year-end holiday season that has passed: In December 2022, there is usually an increase in people's mobility using air transportation for holidays. Economic factors: Unstable economic conditions can cause people to postpone travel using air transportation. Government policy: The existence of travel restriction policies related to COVID-19 may still have an impact. Impact: Decrease in revenue for airlines: A decrease in passenger volume results in reduced revenue for airlines. Potential reduction in employment opportunities: The aviation industry is a fairly large contributor to employment opportunities. A decrease in passenger volume could result in reduced employment opportunities in this sector. Efforts that can be taken: Tourism promotion: Increase tourism promotion in West Java to attract tourists and increase the volume of air transportation passengers again. Maintaining economic stability: It is hoped that the government's efforts to maintain economic stability will encourage people to return to using air transportation. Service innovation: Airlines can innovate in service and price offerings to attract public interest. Despite the decline, the volume of air transportation passengers in West Java in January 2023 is still higher than in several other provinces in Indonesia. It is hoped that with various efforts, the volume of air transportation passengers in West Java can recover and the aviation industry in West Java can develop more rapidly. Notes: The air transport passenger volume data above is data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The decline in air passenger volume in West Java is a phenomenon that occurs nationally. Continuous efforts need to be made to increase the volume of air transportation passengers in West Java again.