Garuda Indonesia airlines reconfirms commitment to Bali- November 16, 2006
Garuda Indonesia in Australia confirmed that a press conference was held in Jakarta on Monday, 13th November, during which the airline’s President Director, Emirsyah Satar, announced that Garuda Indonesia will continue with direct international flights to Bali.
In an address to media that was held in the carrier’s Head Office, Mr. Emir advised that the operation of Jakarta as a single hub had been one option under consideration but that “Garuda Indonesia will not stop international flights to Bali. However, the airline’s efficiency and the requirement to maximize profitability remains an ongoing priority.”
The airline’s CEO stated that it was clear that, just as passengers doing business in Jakarta desired direct services to Jakarta, tourists travelling to Bali also required direct services to Bali. Mr Emir reconfirmed Garuda’s strong commitment to the promotion of tourism in Indonesia, including Bali, and informed the media that in 2006 Garuda Indonesia committed in excess of 1.1 million seats to international flights into Bali, or around 30 percent of total passengers.
Garuda Indonesia’s Regional Manager Southwest Pacific, Mr. Suranto Yitnopawiro, said, “I am delighted at the outcome of this strategy review. It is good to be able to put an end to speculation and to reassure our industry partners in Australia and Bali.”
Garuda Indonesia currently operates services to Bali from international ports including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore and several others. Mr Suranto advised that planning for the Northern Hemisphere Summers Schedules is still under way.“Final schedules will be dictated by market demand, route profitability and the availability of suitable aircraft,” said Mr. Suranto.
Issued by Garuda Indonesia, 55 Hunter Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Mr Suranto Yitnopawiro,Regional Manager Southwest Pacific tel +61 2 9334 9900, fax +61 2 9221 3305, email sydneyoffice@garuda.com.au.
For media inquiries please contact Ms Jane Milojevic, Marketing co-ordinator – Australia, Tel: +61 2 9334 9990, jmilojevic@garuda.com.au.
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