China News Service, Beijing, February 16 (Reporter Liu Wenwen) The reporter learned from Beijing Daxing International Airport that on February 16 (the seventh day of the first lunar month), Daxing Airport plans to carry out 925 flights, and the total number of inbound and outbound passengers is expected to reach 160,000. Ushering in the new year, there will be a small peak in return passenger flow.
According to statistics, from February 8 to 15, Daxing Airport has guaranteed a total of 7,118 flights, transported more than 1.14 million inbound and outbound passengers, and supported an average of 144,000 passengers per day. Among them, the number of inbound flights and the total number of passengers showed a continuous upward trend from February 13 to 15.
On February 16, there was an endless stream of passengers coming and going from the online car-hailing passenger area of Daxing Airport. (Photo courtesy of Daxing Airport)
Daxing Airport has made every effort to do various safeguards to cope with the small peak in return passenger flow. In terms of flight operations, we keep a close eye on weather conditions and flight dynamics, and maintain close communication with air traffic control, airline companies and other support units to improve operational efficiency. In terms of passenger services, we will strengthen the efficiency monitoring of check-in, security inspection, baggage claim and transfer procedures during peak hours; and guide passengers to adjust their travel choices in a timely manner based on the actual traffic capacity of the airport.
In terms of public transportation, Daxing Airport has actively coordinated the delayed operation of the Daxing Airport Line of the Metro. On February 16, the Daxing Airport Line will be delayed by 1 hour, on February 17 it will be delayed by 1.5 hours, and on February 18 it will be delayed. 0.5 hours. From February 15th to 17th, all trains will be operated in 8 groups, which is expected to increase the transportation capacity by 20%; the airport bus will have no less than 50 vehicles per day to ensure sufficient transportation capacity; for taxis and online ride-hailing services, in February From the 16th to the 18th, we will continue to coordinate the replenishment of vehicles. At the same time, we will provide charging discounts to taxi and online ride-hailing drivers, and issue condolences and meal coupons during certain periods. (over)