Garuda to begin Sydney and Melbourne Jakarta Flights

[Matt_L]

Originally Posted by Sam Chui

For many Foreigners, GA may not have the best record. But in Indonesia, Garuda is absolutely the premium carrier to fly with.

Sam,

you raise a fair point- but you must admit in Indonesia Garuda is the best of probably the worst collection of airlines situated anywhere in the world.

What Michael posts above is worrying but not safety critical however the recent incidents of GA in Perth as well as the overflying Sydney flight amongst others are extremely concerning.

One does wonder who flies them still when they are banned in so many countries and their reputation certainly not a proud one!

[Matt D]

Garuda's poor safety standards keep it on the EU banned list, restricting it from flying anywhere in the European Union. http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm Australia is their only destination outside Asia

[Matt_L]

Originally Posted by Matt D

restricting it from flying anywhere in the European Union.Australia is their only destination outside Asia

I dont mean to bring this topic up again but can someone allude to the culminating reasons why Garuda is still allowed to fly to Australia.

I think it was something along the lines of overflying rights for Qantas being taken away ie for Aust-Asia and even onwards European legs over Indonesian airspace which would increase journey times massively.

Any insight would be excellent as im very unsure as to why our country hasnt followed the lead of these other countries- ie EU, USA etc.

[Michael Mak]

It doesn't affect only Qantas but other international flights to and from Australia that overfly Indonesia.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Sorry for dragging this topic up but.

As per 11AUG10 GDS timetable display, Garuda Indonesia is increasing service Jakarta – Sydney service from 3 weekly (Day 246 from CGK) to Daily, from 20DEC10 to 24JAN11.
Schedule below:

GA712 CGK2150 – 0830+1SYD 332 D
GA713 SYD1030 – 1350CGK 332 D

Source: http://airlineroute.net/2010/08/11/ga-cgksyd-w10/

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Sorry for dragging this topic up again,

As per GDS timetable display on 27AUG10, Garuda Indonesia further adjusted planned operation to Australia starting Dec 2010. Details:

Jakarta – Melbourne
Airbus A330-300 replace -200 from 02JAN11
However, from 01FEB11 to 15FEB11, service reduce from 3 to 2 weekly.

Jakarta – Sydney
Daily service effective 20DEC10, increase from 3 weekly.
The Daily flight is now planned to operate for the entire Northern Winter season. The airline originally planned Daily operation till 24JAN11.

From airline route update

[James Smith]

Stefan, will the Denpasar flights remain at 4 pw to Sydney in NW at similiar arrival and departure times?

[Stefan Perkas]

James,

The Sydney flights appear to stay at 4x week.

GA714 Dep DPS 0125 Arr SYD 1015 (Mon, Tue, Thurs and Sat)
GA715 Dep SYD 1130 Arr DPS 1450 (Mon, Tue, Thurs and Sat)

This may change in due course.

[Jarden S]

So for 15 mins there will be 2 Garuda A330s in SYD at once. From 10.15 to 10.30.