Garuda - SYD/MEL-AMS from $1034 in Y and $3743 in J

[gibspmuh]

I just received an email from Garuda with some very competitive pricing through to Amsterdam for next year. It does mention in the small print that seasonal surcharges apply, so I'd imagine the lowest price is only available in the FEB/MAR timeframe. Yes, it is Garuda still, so not a desired option for everyone, but for some I'm sure the price is pretty attractive.

Return Economy Class​

DEPARTURE CITY​	AMSTERDAM
Sydney	$1,062*
Melbourne	$1,034*

Return Business Class​

DEPARTURE CITY​	AMSTERDAM
Sydney	$3,762*
Melbourne	$3,743*

Contact your preferred travel agent or call Garuda Indonesia on 1300 365 330.​

* Conditions apply. Prices are per person return Economy / Executive class air travel ex SYD/MEL. Taxes and fuel surcharges are included & correct as of 19 October 2011 and are subject to change without notice. Bookings must be paid and ticketed by 30 November 2011. Advertised airfare is valid for the following travel departures from 10 Jan 2012 - 22 Jun 2012. Visa on board facility is available on the Sydney to Jakarta service only. Fully reclining flat bed is only available on the A330-200 aircraft and is subject to change. Limited seats, may not be available on every day/flight throughout the travel period and is subject to availability, seasonal surcharges do apply. Stopovers are permitted in both direc tions but attract a $100 fee per sector, per person. The advertised economy class airfare is not eligible for Garuda Frequent Flyer points. The maximum stay abroad is for 1 month, upgrade to the higher fare category for a maximum stay of 3 months.

 

[stryker]

I wouldn't fly Garuda if they gave me $1,000.

How much is your life worth?

 

[Princess Fiona]

I wouldn't fly Garuda if they gave me $1,000.

How much is your life worth?

It's a bit like the MC ad this post :
priceless

 

[Dalescott]

At this price, it has to be good, can't find any current bad reports. They are a Skytrak 4 star airline, have some good reports.

 

[LiamR]

One of my close mates was on the Garuda flight that crashed a few years back, he dided as a result of what happened.

While I have no doubt they are a completely new (and safe) airline, I don't personally see myself flying them anytime soon.

 

[moa999]

See my Exec class trip report here: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....rst-flight-garuda-indonesia-sydney-31722.html
AusBT has also done one recently: Airline Review: Garuda Indonesia Business Class: fully flat bed, superb service - Airlines | flights | hotels | travel tech | style | apps - Australian Business Traveller

 

[straitman]

I wouldn't fly Garuda if they gave me $1,000.

How much is your life worth?

I will go so far as to say that I won't fly Garuda :!:

 

[Albert Hoffman]

I would say garuda is prob the greatest airline comeback of this decade. It takes a lot for the EU to let you back in again.

 

[clifford]

I wouldn't fly Garuda if the fare was zero dollars (or even if they gave me $500).

Life is short and I don't want to make it shorter.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I would say garuda is prob the greatest airline comeback of this decade. It takes a lot for the EU to let you back in again.

Well said Mr Hoffman

 

[mrichings]

I am a seasoned traveller and usually fly with Emirates as my preferred airline. I came across cheap business flights by Garuda to Amsterdam and decided to buy them. Like most people, and to be honest I was a little worried about safety with Garuda. I went to Amsterdam in August 2012 and I can personally say that it was a very professional airline. Our bags arrived safely, the service was great and I felt safe. We were on a new plane and I would definitely fly business class again with Garuda. I do highly recommend business class with Garuda.