From summer 2015, Garuda Indonesia will increase its London Gatwick to Jakarta service to daily flights, up from the current five times a week. The announcement was made at the first World Travel Market (WTM) since the service started on 8 September 2014. The service utilises the airline's new B777-300ER aircraft with an award winning Economy Class* and the 2014 Best Cabin Staff as awarded at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Jubi Prasetyo, General Manager UK & Ireland, Garuda Indonesia, commented: “Being able to announce the extension of the London to Jakarta service at WTM is a key milestone for us  as we only launched the service two months ago. We've worked tirelessly to strengthen our relations with key tour operators and the travel trade with that work continuing at WTM. Through the use of our new ATR 72-600 and CRJ 1000 aircraft we are also keen to ensure these tour operators and subsequent clients are able to explore not only Jakarta and Bali but also the more exotic islands of Indonesia.”

Garuda Indonesia enjoyed impressive footfall at their WTM stand (AS640) with visitors being given the chance to win return flights for two to Bali every day of the show. During Tuesday's trade and media drinks reception the winner of the daily flight giveaway, Thanh Luu of STA Travel, also won a stay with Aerowista Hotels & Resorts in Bali, a member of the Garuda Indonesia Group. The prize draws continue through Wednesday and Thursday.

For further information on Garuda Indonesia and to book flights visit www.garuda-indonesia.com.

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*2013 Skytrax World Airline Award for the Best Economy Class Seat

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About Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia is the national airline of Indonesia and provides passengers with an authentic Indonesian experience from the moment they book their trip; to the moment they collect their bags.

The Garuda Indonesia experience is based on the five senses – sight, sound, scent, taste and touch. Through the traditional Indonesian food served on board the aircraft to the smell of aromatic flowers, passengers will be immersed in all that the country has to offer.

The airline won the accolade for The World's Best Cabin Staff at the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards held at the Farnborough International Airshow, adding to awards in 2013 for The World's Best Economy Class and The World's Best Economy Class Seats.

In March 2014, Garuda Indonesia joined SkyTeam, the global airline alliance with 20 members, providing access to an extensive global network with over 15,700 daily flights to 1,064 destinations in 178 countries.

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