Garuda Indonesia News
Garuda Indonesia introduces “inflight connectivity”
Garuda Boeing Indonesia introduced “Inflight Connectivity” service on a commercial basis on board all the 777-300ER flights the airline operates, starting on 2 October 2013,. From now on, Garuda Indonesia passengers in the First Class, Executive Class and even Economy Class will be able to access the internet through WiFi throughout the flight.
Garuda Indonesia to boot flight from Singapore to Bali and Surabaya
Indonesia’s national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, will increase flights from Singapore to Bali and Surabaya starting next month. The airline currently operates a daily and four times weekly service on its Singapore-Bali route and a four times weekly service from Singapore to Surabaya.
Garuda Indonesia appoints Bird Group for India role
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has appointed Bird Group as its local representative in India to manage its marketing and sales activities, marking the airline’s first step in developing its network in the market. Through the appointment of Bird Group, Garuda Indonesia aims to significantly increase the visibility of its products and service, reinforcing the airline’s commitment and growing confidence in the market.
Garuda Indonesia boosts capacity to Singapore
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, is increasing capacity on its Jakarta – Singapore route by operating larger capacity aircraft in response to the strong bi-directional demand. Garuda currently operates nine daily flights between Singapore and Jakarta.
Garuda Indonesia postpones London launch
Garuda Indonesia has confirmed it will postpone the launch of a new service to London. A new flight had been planned to launch on November 2nd, but limited runway capacity at Soekarno-Hatta Airport has forced a change of plan.
Garuda Indonesia receives first Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing and Garuda Indonesia celebrated the arrival of the airline’s first 777-300ER in Jakarta. The long-haul, twin-aisle airplane is the first of ten 777-300ERs delivered to the airline and is a key component of the Garuda Indonesia’s Quantum Leap fleet revitalisation program.
Garuda Indonesia adds flights to Surabaya
Garuda Indonesia is re-introducing a new destination direct from Singapore and adding frequencies in response to strong demand for direct connections to and from Indonesia. Starting July 19th, the Indonesian flag-carrier will be launching a new four times weekly service from Singapore to Surabaya.
Garuda Indonesia switches to SITA for market insight on fares
In a move to ensure optimum fares for its 20 million passengers, Garuda Indonesia has switched to SITA’s innovative fare pricing software, Airfare Insight. The system monitors competitor fare activity in an increasingly complex market that can have 20 million fare changes in a single week. It enables Garuda to make fully-informed fare changes in real time ensuring the airline continually offers competitive fares to customers.
Garuda Indonesia expands network offering with Etihad Airways deal
As part of its flight network expansion programme, Garuda Indonesia has announced increased services to six new destinations in Europe and the Middle East. The destinations - Frankfurt, Brussels, Milan, Dusseldorf, Munich, and Bahrain – will be served to codeshare partner Etihad Airways.
Garuda Indonesia links London to Jakarta
Garuda Indonesia – the national airline for Indonesia – announced today that it has chosen Gatwick to operate direct flights between London and Jakarta, one of south-east Asia’s largest hub airports. This will make Gatwick the only UK airport to connect passengers directly to the largest economy in the region.
Garuda Indonesia reports strong revenue growth
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia has announced its third quarter consolidated operating revenue of $2.39 billion, an increase of 14.4 per cent, compared to the $2.08 billion earned in the same period last year. In addition, the airline booked an income from operations of $92.75 million, which is a significant 140.4 percent rise compared to $38.60 million last year.
Garuda Indonesia opens premium check in
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has launched a premium check-in area at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng to better serve its premium passengers. Executive class passengers and Garuda Frequent Flyer Platinum members can now check-in, pay their airport taxes, make another reservation, purchase new tickets or re-route their flights using the new exclusive check-in counters.