Garuda Indonesia extends its presence in Europe by launching the new service from Jakarta to London via Amsterdam as part of the airline's transformation programme "The Quantum Leap 2011-2015". London serves as the airline's second gateway in the region after Amsterdam. Executive vice president marketing and sales of Garuda Indonesia Erik Meijer commented, "We are very pleased to be able to add London to our extensive global network. There are strong business, educational and cultural ties … [Read more...] about Garuda launches Jakarta-London service
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Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
Garuda Indonesia has officially reinstated its daily Jakarta - Haneda service from 15 June 2014 utlising A330-300 equipment to meet what it says is market demand and broaden its flight network. For Garuda Indonesia, the occasion signifies an important moment in history as its echoes the airline's first flight from Indonesia to Japan on 13 March 1962 which departed from the old Kemayoran Airport Jakarta for Haneda via Hong Kong, using a Lockheed L-118 Electra. … [Read more...] about Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
Garuda latest to be fingered for price fixing
As part of the on-going global investigation into price fixing within the air cargo industry, Australia’s consumer watchdog has this week started proceedings against Garuda, accusing the Indonesian carrier of participating in a global cargo fuel surcharge cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) earlier initiated proceedings against Singapore Airlines Cargo in December 2008, Cathay Pacific Airways in April of this year and Emirates in August. The three have … [Read more...] about Garuda latest to be fingered for price fixing
