About Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has a rich history that traces back to its formation in the post-World War II era. Named after the mythical bird Garuda, which is also Indonesia's national emblem, the airline began as a way to aid in the country's recovery and development. Over the years, it has grown significantly, mirroring the economic rise of Indonesia itself. The airline has expanded its reach beyond domestic borders to serve a wide range of international destinations, helping to connect Indonesia with the rest of the world. The evolution of Garuda Indonesia from a small-scale operation to a major player in the global aviation industry reflects its adaptability and commitment to service. Garuda Indonesia operates a diverse fleet that allows it to meet the varied demands of its passengers. The airline’s fleet is designed to optimize performance across a broad spectrum of operational conditions, focusing on enhancing the travel experience while maintaining high standards of safety. The selection of aircraft supports the airline's strategy of network expansion and modernization. This enables Garuda Indonesia to offer flights to a wide range of destinations both within Indonesia and internationally, balancing efficiency with passenger comfort. The continued modernization of the fleet is part of the airline's commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing its carbon footprint. The services offered by Garuda Indonesia are distinguished by their quality and attention to the cultural hospitality for which Indonesia is known. The airline focuses on providing a high level of service, which is evident in its attentive in-flight service, diverse culinary offerings, and the overall travel experience. Garuda Indonesia has also embraced digital technology to enhance customer service, including streamlined booking processes and improved in-flight entertainment options. The airline’s frequent flyer program rewards loyal customers with various benefits, enhancing customer retention and satisfaction. Each of these steps reflects Garuda Indonesia’s dedication to service excellence and customer satisfaction, maintaining its status as a premier airline in the increasingly competitive aviation market.

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Bill Barnes
Bill BarnesOct 18, 2024
Garuda Indonesia

A little over 1 wk before our flight, Garuda cancelled our direct 6 hour flight from Tokyo to Manado and moved us on a 19 hr indirect flight via Jakarta that arrived 1 day late and had a connection that departed at 2:00am This trip to Indonesia was the middle section of a larger anniversary trip starting in Tokyo and ending in Taiwan. The change meant we were giving up 1 day of our vacation in order to spend in at the Jakarta airport. With little time to decide, we chose to leave Tokyo early to preserve our time at Lembeh dive resort. With only 4 seats left on the day earlier flight to Jakarta we requested our flight to be changed. While on the phone, the Garuda agent implied that the only connecting flight from Jakarta to Manado was the 2:00am departure and booked us on this flight. We later discovered that Garuda has a flight that left at 9:40am. When we called back to move this connecting flight we were told that we were only allowed 1 change to our flight due to their cancellation and we had already made that change. Obviously not happy about being screwed twice, I asked about the cost to change just this connecting flight and was told that it would be $1000. 20% more than the cost of our original full flight and twice as much as it would cost to simply buy a new ticket of the flight from Jakarta to Manado. The explanation for this ridiculous amount was that they would also need to change the ticket class on the flight from Tokyo to Jakarta. This change in ticket class would not provide me with a better seat, free baggage, better meal, ... nothing. Just a different ticket class because I was making this change to close to the departure date. Given that this began with their change to my plans, then through the less than helpful hands of their customer service personnel on the phone, I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised with their complete unwillingness to attempt to make the situation better and just quote "policy" I will never put my vacation plans in the hands of this airline again and I highly recommend you don't either!

3 / 10

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