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    Inside the world's highest airport: What's it like working for Tibet's civil aviation?(2)

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    2019-05-20 14:58:27chinadaily.com.cn Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download

    Ali Kunsha Airport. (Photo by Xu Panyiru/chinadaily.com.cn)

    Since Ali Kunsha Airport was founded in 2010, 34 patients have been transported via airlines. Before flights were available, people could only rely on local hospitals, which may not have the necessary expertise to treat life-threatening conditions. Without the airport, the land transportation would take two to three days, a risk too great for severely ill or injured patients.

    Illness used to be the worst fear for people living or traveling in Tibet. Only just last year, the local hospital in Ngari earned a ranking as a Tier-3B hospital, still below the highest ranking of Tier 3A. Substandard medical resources and a tough environment have made it even harder for patients to get satisfactory treatment.

    But since opening its doors, the airport offers another option for patients. Every day, Pema Yudron, manager for ground operations at the Ngari station, helps treat patients suffering from altitude sickness, responds to the needs of passengers, and coordinates baggage handling."My job is mostly about helping people and I love helping people — it makes me feel meaningful," said Pema Yudron.

    Pema Yudron, who has worked at the airport since 2010, has a 2-year-old son now living in Lhasa. "I miss him," she said. Separation from families is common for airport staff. They send their children to more developed provinces and areas in China to receive better education. Moreover, "it would be hard for children to live here. It is tough," she said, shedding tears.

    "But I never thought about leaving," she added. Pema Yudron received a promotion and also heads the dance club at the station. Every year, the station holds activities to enrich the lives of the staff. Basketball matches and dancing performances are among the many possibilities available. One of the employees at the airport even became an internet celebrity with 10,000 followers on his social media channel by demonstrating his music and acting skills online.

    The Tibet Autonomous Regional Administration of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) was founded in 1983, and administers all five of the Tibet autonomous region's airports, including Ali Kunsha Airport. Over 2,500 people work for these airports.

    Thanks to the hard work by station staff members, the aviation industry in Ngari has developed quickly. The increasing flights and passengers have brought convenience and opportunities to Ngari. More business people have come to Ngari to look around and invest.

    Tourism is now a big part of the local economy, as Ngari boasts many tourist sites such as Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Last year, 881,900 tourists visited Ngari, generating over 1 billion yuan in revenue.

    As the economy grows, infrastructure improves. Roadside stores used to close from November to April, but now they remain open year-round. Hospitals have more staff and medical facilities.

    "We used to have 15 people in our ground operation team, but now there are only three," said Pema Yudron, but she remains optimistic. "People left mostly because of health or family, but right now I feel healthy and my colleagues are like my family."

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