Garuda Indonesia PVG-CGK, Feast In The Air
Mar 11, 2017, 5:09 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: SQ, GA, AA
Posts: 42
Another excellent GA trip report. GA is definitely another Asian airline on the rise. Too bad that it's international route at this time are still limited and number of flights to a destination (save Singapore) are limited, e.g., CGK-HKG two flights daily while SQ and CX would've flown 6 to 8 times daily. Perhaps the addition of LAX as a new long haul destination would've made it better known, at least by travellers from the States.
I hope Jakarta's new terminal is going to make more foreigners willing to fly GA as well. Terminals 1 and 2 of Soetta are nothing compared to Singapore's Changi and Kuala Lumpur International. Very few duty free shops and fancy restaurants inside and quite run down as it's three decades old. Hopefully Soetta's would've improved its stature as an international hub once all international operations relocate to new Terminal 3 this summer.
I hope Jakarta's new terminal is going to make more foreigners willing to fly GA as well. Terminals 1 and 2 of Soetta are nothing compared to Singapore's Changi and Kuala Lumpur International. Very few duty free shops and fancy restaurants inside and quite run down as it's three decades old. Hopefully Soetta's would've improved its stature as an international hub once all international operations relocate to new Terminal 3 this summer.
Mar 11, 2017, 11:02 am
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076
Thanks for a very enjoyable TR, showing the superiority of GA J to many F hardware, and especially software products. Travelling to CGK once/twice a year, this TR certainly makes you think carefully before deciding on carrier.
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If this even was your first post - congrats!
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Mar 11, 2017, 6:59 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bargara Australia
Programs: VA, SQ, IHG, HH,ALL, Europcar
Posts: 1,530
Garuda has amazing service.
The new Diamond suites are excellent althought the old ones have been pretty good too.
As for hot meals and snacks - been doing that for ages.
We regularly commute to DPS from SYD - alway get a nice lunch after departing and then a cold snack prior to arrival - the timings are normally 1000 dep and 1415 arrival.
On the Red Eye DPS to SYD - they offer all pax a hot snack if they are not heading to sleep on Departure and then a full cooked breakfast prior to arrival - timings normally 2330 0800
Outstanding airline
The new Diamond suites are excellent althought the old ones have been pretty good too.
As for hot meals and snacks - been doing that for ages.
We regularly commute to DPS from SYD - alway get a nice lunch after departing and then a cold snack prior to arrival - the timings are normally 1000 dep and 1415 arrival.
On the Red Eye DPS to SYD - they offer all pax a hot snack if they are not heading to sleep on Departure and then a full cooked breakfast prior to arrival - timings normally 2330 0800
Outstanding airline
Mar 12, 2017, 2:31 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: LAX and LHR. UA lifetime Gold 1.9MM 1K , DL Gold Medallion, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis President's Club
Posts: 3,592
Excellent TR, and what an amazing standard for business class! Clearly something that we are all going to have to try!
Mar 12, 2017, 6:37 pm
#24
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Indonesia
Programs: GarudaMiles (most active), Asia Miles (most active), Kris Flyer, Flying Blue, Royal Orchid Plus
Posts: 79
And it's not just a snack, it's a full course lunch service.
Thanks and I'm glad you could enjoy it.
As for now, they might have limited routes. But hope for the best they would make good money and start to open other routes. Finger crossed for Soetta T3.
Thank you for commenting and enjoying the report too. Semoga nanti bisa posting juga TR Garuda dan bisa coba sup iganya 
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Glad you enjoy the TR.
Glad you enjoy the TR.
Hope all the best for them.
Yes, they do
Another excellent GA trip report. GA is definitely another Asian airline on the rise. Too bad that it's international route at this time are still limited and number of flights to a destination (save Singapore) are limited, e.g., CGK-HKG two flights daily while SQ and CX would've flown 6 to 8 times daily. Perhaps the addition of LAX as a new long haul destination would've made it better known, at least by travellers from the States.
I hope Jakarta's new terminal is going to make more foreigners willing to fly GA as well. Terminals 1 and 2 of Soetta are nothing compared to Singapore's Changi and Kuala Lumpur International. Very few duty free shops and fancy restaurants inside and quite run down as it's three decades old. Hopefully Soetta's would've improved its stature as an international hub once all international operations relocate to new Terminal 3 this summer.
I hope Jakarta's new terminal is going to make more foreigners willing to fly GA as well. Terminals 1 and 2 of Soetta are nothing compared to Singapore's Changi and Kuala Lumpur International. Very few duty free shops and fancy restaurants inside and quite run down as it's three decades old. Hopefully Soetta's would've improved its stature as an international hub once all international operations relocate to new Terminal 3 this summer.
Thanks for a very enjoyable TR, showing the superiority of GA J to many F hardware, and especially software products. Travelling to CGK once/twice a year, this TR certainly makes you think carefully before deciding on carrier.
If this even was your first post - congrats!
^
If this even was your first post - congrats!
^
Garuda has amazing service.
The new Diamond suites are excellent althought the old ones have been pretty good too.
As for hot meals and snacks - been doing that for ages.
We regularly commute to DPS from SYD - alway get a nice lunch after departing and then a cold snack prior to arrival - the timings are normally 1000 dep and 1415 arrival.
On the Red Eye DPS to SYD - they offer all pax a hot snack if they are not heading to sleep on Departure and then a full cooked breakfast prior to arrival - timings normally 2330 0800
Outstanding airline
The new Diamond suites are excellent althought the old ones have been pretty good too.
As for hot meals and snacks - been doing that for ages.
We regularly commute to DPS from SYD - alway get a nice lunch after departing and then a cold snack prior to arrival - the timings are normally 1000 dep and 1415 arrival.
On the Red Eye DPS to SYD - they offer all pax a hot snack if they are not heading to sleep on Departure and then a full cooked breakfast prior to arrival - timings normally 2330 0800
Outstanding airline
Hope all the best for them.
Yes, they do
Mar 15, 2017, 6:36 pm
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Indonesia
Programs: GarudaMiles (most active), Asia Miles (most active), Kris Flyer, Flying Blue, Royal Orchid Plus
Posts: 79
May 5, 2017, 2:03 am
#28
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Indonesia
Programs: GarudaMiles (most active), Asia Miles (most active), Kris Flyer, Flying Blue, Royal Orchid Plus
Posts: 79
Sep 20, 2017, 1:13 am
#29
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Indonesia
Programs: GarudaMiles (most active), Asia Miles (most active), Kris Flyer, Flying Blue, Royal Orchid Plus
Posts: 79
More info:
Garuda Indonesia utilizes this brand new A330-300 with Super Diamond seat on routes to Shanghai, Haneda, Incheon (from DPS), Guangzhou, Hong Kong (from DPS).
Garuda Indonesia utilizes this brand new A330-300 with Super Diamond seat on routes to Shanghai, Haneda, Incheon (from DPS), Guangzhou, Hong Kong (from DPS).
