Which domestic airline in Indonesia
Nov 16, 2018, 10:11 pm
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Which domestic airline in Indonesia
I am looking for a domestic CGK-DPS, and all 5-6 of the local airlines are 2-3x cheaper than Garuda. I'd rather not pay the Garuda premium ($500 for two rt tickets). Do you have any recommendations for which of the domestic ones are more reliable and safe? Thanks!
Nov 17, 2018, 8:32 am
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I've flown Lion once. If I can get where I'm going on Garuda that's what I fly. Air Asia and Lion are unreliable and if things go wrong they really stink. I'd check business fares. Usually they aren't much more than economy. Otherwise, Citilink.
Nov 17, 2018, 10:22 pm
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i'd recommend Batik Air or Citilink. i mostly fly them outside for work and haven't had major issue so far.
my other option will be airasia when they are cheaper though my flights with them tend to be late
my other option will be airasia when they are cheaper though my flights with them tend to be late
Nov 18, 2018, 10:00 pm
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Sriwijaya have 3-4 daily departures as well. I have flown with them a couple of times, and they were fine. You might have seen in the news that Garuda are in the process of taking over operations of Sriwijaya.
Generally speaking, USD250 return on Garuda would be fine in my opinion.
Generally speaking, USD250 return on Garuda would be fine in my opinion.
Nov 19, 2018, 12:08 pm
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I'm actually surprised to hear this. I've always thought of Sriwijaya to be one of the more successful independent Indonesian Airlines.
Nov 19, 2018, 10:07 pm
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1X cheaper would be free so 2-3X cheaper means they pay you to fly - sweet deal.