PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, publicly known as Garuda Indonesia, is the flag carrier of Indonesia. It is named after the mythical giant bird Garuda of Hinduism and Buddhist mythology. Garuda Indonesia currently operates 82 aircraft and serves 33 domestic and 18 international destinations in Asia (Regional Southeast Asia, Middle East, China, Japan and South Korea), Australia, and Europe (The Netherlands).
A number of awards in the last two years are a real prove of Garuda Indonesia competencies. In 2010, Skytrax rewarded Garuda Indonesia as a “Four Star Airline” and “The World’s Most Improved Airline”. Subsequently, in July 2012 Garuda Indonesia received “Best Regional Airline in Asia” and “World’s Best Regional Airline”. Sydney-based Centre for Asia Aviation (CAPA) awarded Garuda Indonesia as “Airline Turnaround of the Year” in 2010. And in 2012, Roy Morgan, independent international research in Australia, awarded Garuda Indonesia as "The Best International Airline" for the month of January, February, and July.
Travel classes and legroom
Business Class
- Lie Flat seat
- Flexible head rest
- Power sockets
- Reading lamp
- Audio & Video on demand. Choose from 58 movies, 50 TV programmes, 25 music channels, 9 radio stations, 25 interactive games and 140 music albums.
- An assortment of fine red & white Australian and French wines, Champagne, liquor, beer, soft drinks is also available as part of service.
- VISA and Wi-Fi facilities onboard
- Immigration on board on certain long haul flights
Economy Class
- 31 inch seat pitch ergonomic chairs
- Flexible head rest
- Audio & Video on demand. Choose from 58 movies, 50 TV programmes, 25 music channels, 9 radio stations 25 interactive games and 140 music albums.
- Passengers may enjoy a variety of Indonesian, European and Asian Hot Meals, a combination of snack and drinks depending on the length of flight.
- VISA and Wi-Fi facilities onboard
- Immigration on board on certain long haul flights