In total, in the period in question, 2214 passengers were transported by TAAG on the Luanda-Cabinda-Luanda route.
The data was presented by Nelson Oliveira, president of the TAAG Executive Committee, in a press conference about the first days of operation at the new airport, which took place this Wednesday.
The first day can be considered the most 'busy', as it was the day on which the largest number of passengers were transported: 850 people traveled aboard the Boeing 737-700 plane.
On the second day, according to the person in charge, cited by Angop, 810 passengers were transported, while the third day of operations was marked by the transport of 554 passengers
Thus, Nelson Oliveira assessed the start of operations as "a success", as there were no canceled flights, although he recognized small delays, within internationally accepted standards.
António Pombal, general director of the Temporary Operator of the aforementioned airport, left confirmation that some people going to Cabinda slept at the airport, due to the lack of coordination between the various entities of the interconnected system, the situation of which has already been resolved, writes Angop.
In turn, Paulo Nóbrega, coordinator of the Operational Office of the new airport, said that between the 10th and 12th of November, 31 people slept at the airport, that is, six on the first day, 15 on the second day and the remaining 10 on the third day.
At the time, he pointed out: "There was a flight that was delayed due to a lack of coordination between the various entities in the 'ecosystem', but the situation was corrected," he pointed out.
According to the official, the office is continuing with the adaptation of employees to the infrastructure, in order to achieve the highest standards in the aeronautical industry.
Regarding access to the airport, TCUL has put into operation 23 of the 35 new semi-express buses (each with 27 seats), with another 21 in reserve, writes Angop.
Regarding the transport of passengers in the means that provide access to the new airport, Nelson Jorge, president of the Board of Directors (PCA) of TCUL, informed that a total of 3089 people (passengers, visitors and airport workers) were transported in the first three days of operations and explained that those who do not have the means to travel on semi-express buses (trips vary between 500 and 1000 kwanzas) can opt for regular buses, which cost 150 kwanzas.
As regards the railway operation, carried out through the Luanda Railway (CFL) and whose express train between Bungo and AIAAN started on November 7th, 80 trips were made, enabling the transport of around 500 people, on 12 daily trips.
On the occasion, Manuel Kandakanda, manager of the CFL, who was also present at the press conference, said that the company continues with the mobilization of families, churches and others to overcome the recurring stonings to which the trains have been subjected, even with security throughout the entire railway line.
It is also worth noting that TAAG opened its first store at AIAAN, in a ceremony attended by the Minister of Transport, Ricardo d'Abreu. Located close to the check-in counter, the store is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week and is aimed at serving passengers.
