Garuda Indonesia Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:48:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Garuda Indonesia Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Business Class Deals: Australia to Asia from $1,567 Roundtrip https://samchui.com/2023/10/31/business-class-deals-australia-to-asia-from-1567-roundtrip/ https://samchui.com/2023/10/31/business-class-deals-australia-to-asia-from-1567-roundtrip/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:47:53 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49775 There are currently some good Business Class deals from Australia to many popular Asian destinations starting from $1,567 throughout the year including the peak season. Moreover, I have added a few amazing deals from select Asian cities to Sydney, Australia which can save cash from your wallet. Keep in mind that some fares have limited […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/10/31/business-class-deals-australia-to-asia-from-1567-roundtrip/feed/ 2 49775 Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:06:52 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47968 After flying on Thai Airways into Bali, I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from the cliff. It should be opening later this year for a stay. Take a look inside: View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/04/10/trip-report-garuda-indonesia-a330-bali-to-jakarta/feed/ 3 47968 Exclusive: Aviation Talks with Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra https://samchui.com/2022/03/12/exclusive-aviation-talks-with-garuda-indonesia-ceo-irfan-setiaputra/ https://samchui.com/2022/03/12/exclusive-aviation-talks-with-garuda-indonesia-ceo-irfan-setiaputra/#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:50:42 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=43699 During yesterday's AviationTalk live session on Instagram, I spoke with Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra on the future plans of Garuda. You joined as the CEO just a month before COVID Pandemic in Jan 2020, you must have a really tough job... I'm quite surprised that I'm still alive here. It is very, very challenging. […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2022/03/12/exclusive-aviation-talks-with-garuda-indonesia-ceo-irfan-setiaputra/feed/ 0 43699 Garuda B737 Suffers Engine Failure https://samchui.com/2021/02/17/garuda-b737-suffers-engine-failure/ https://samchui.com/2021/02/17/garuda-b737-suffers-engine-failure/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:58:56 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=39532 A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800 had to return to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesia, after an in-flight engine failure occurred shortly after departure. According to the AvHerald, the 10 year old aircraft, with registration PK-GFF and performing flight GA-642 from Makassar to Gorontalo, was climbing out of Makassar runway 21 when the CFM56 engine […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2021/02/17/garuda-b737-suffers-engine-failure/feed/ 0 39532 Garuda Indonesia A330 Veers Off Runway While Taxiing https://samchui.com/2020/07/01/garuda-indonesia-a330-veers-off-runway-during-taxi/ https://samchui.com/2020/07/01/garuda-indonesia-a330-veers-off-runway-during-taxi/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:20:51 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=36194 A Garuda Indonesia Airbus A330-300, registration PK-GHD flying from Makassar to Jakarta (Flight GA613), was backtracking for departure when it went off the runway and came to a stop with its nose gear sunk in soft ground. The airport reported that the aircraft was backtracking the runway for departure, it was turning around to line […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/07/01/garuda-indonesia-a330-veers-off-runway-during-taxi/feed/ 0 36194 Business Class Deal: Garuda Indonesia Tokyo to Bali From $446 https://samchui.com/2020/02/26/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-tokyo-to-bali-from-446/ https://samchui.com/2020/02/26/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-tokyo-to-bali-from-446/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:59:22 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=33597 ANA x Garuda Indonesia is now offering great Business Class fares between Tokyo and Bali, starting from $446 (¥49,000) r/t. Here is an example of the itinerary: Travel Availability At the point of writing, the availability for the round trip flight is extremely low. I am only able to find ex Haneda on 5th March […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/02/26/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-tokyo-to-bali-from-446/feed/ 0 33597 Garuda CEO to be Fired for Smuggling Goods on Delivery Flight https://samchui.com/2019/12/06/garuda-ceo-to-be-fired-for-smuggling-goods-on-delivery-flight/ https://samchui.com/2019/12/06/garuda-ceo-to-be-fired-for-smuggling-goods-on-delivery-flight/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:42:34 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=31951 The President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia is set to be fired. after he was caught smuggling a classic motorcycle and other goods on board an Airbus A330neo during its delivery flight. Erick Thohir, the Indonesian Minister of State Owned Enterprises, said he will fire and seek the prosecution of the CEO of Garuda Indonesia, […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2019/12/06/garuda-ceo-to-be-fired-for-smuggling-goods-on-delivery-flight/feed/ 1 31951 BUSINESS CLASS DEAL: Garuda Indonesia London-Bali £1,346 https://samchui.com/2019/09/16/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-london-bali-1346/ https://samchui.com/2019/09/16/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-london-bali-1346/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:42:26 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=29489 Garuda Indonesia has been really indecisive about their London route. Countless changes happened after they re-operated the route in 2014, include adding a stop at Medan. However, there are often some great prices on this route. Currently, this Garuda Indonesia Business Class deal flying from London to Bali round trip costs only £1,346. The Deal: […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2019/09/16/business-class-deal-garuda-indonesia-london-bali-1346/feed/ 3 29489 GarudaMiles Promotion + Citilink Dining Experience https://samchui.com/2019/08/30/garudamiles-promotion-citilink-dining-experience/ https://samchui.com/2019/08/30/garudamiles-promotion-citilink-dining-experience/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:00:55 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=29205 Garuda Indonesia's GarudaMiles is having a promotion of up to 50% off miles on awards/upgrades in all classes. Deal Details For 1 passenger travelling, 30% miles off.For 2 passengers travelling together, 50% off. (2 for 1)For Upgrades, 20% to 50% off depending on your ticket booking class.Travel Period: 18th August to 15th DecemberBook by 10th […]

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