THE ROUTE TO ONE MILLION PASSENGERS: INCREASING SECURITY EFFORTS IN SURINAME

THE ROUTE TO ONE MILLION PASSENGERS: INCREASING SECURITY EFFORTS IN SURINAME

This podcast from Transport Security International Magazine discusses the security measures taken at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname, particularly as the airport seeks to increase its annual passenger count to one million by 2033. It explores the airport’s security challenges, including the need for new equipment and a larger terminal, as well as its efforts to maintain high security standards in the face of growing passenger traffic and various criminal activities. The podcast features interviews with Timothy Mendonça, the airport’s CEO, and Derrick San A Jong, Deputy Head of Security, who provide insights into the airport’s security protocols, training programmes, and the challenges of balancing security with a positive customer experience.