19 Feb 2015
Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia's national carrier, has signed its first commercial agreement in the UK. The new arrangement will mean that Flight Centre sales representatives will promote Garuda as a preferred partner when selling destinations through Indonesia and Australia as well as Amsterdam. Flight Centre will also promote Garuda's air fare sales and news of destination additions online, through its call centre, and in over 87 high street stores across the UK.
The two brands have enjoyed a strong partnership in Australia for a number of years leading to Garuda Indonesia becoming Flight Centre's carrier of choice to the holiday islands of Bali and Lombok, popular with Australian travellers.
Jubi Prasetyo, General Manager UK & Ireland, Garuda Indonesia, commented: “We are very pleased to come to an agreement with Flight Centre in the UK. Their extensive network of agents both on the high street, their call centre and online will ensure Garuda Indonesia's UK stature will further increase. We are looking to emulate the success of the Australian partnership on British shores and enable more UK travellers to Indonesia and Australia to experience our 5-Star airline.”
The agreement follows news of Garuda Indonesia being awarded with a five-star rating by Skytrax, becoming one of only seven airlines worldwide to have met the strict requirements. This follows the awarding of The World's Best Cabin Staff at the Skytrax World Airline Awards at Farnborough International Airshow 2014 and previous awards in 2013 for The World's Best Economy Class and The World's Best Economy Class Seats.
Chris Galanty, managing director Flight Centre Group UK and South Africa, said: “Our relationship with Garuda Indonesia allows us to expand our portfolio further and ensures that Flight Centre can provide the UK market with the greatest choice when travelling to key markets in Indonesia and Australia. We are confident this relationship will be a huge success allowing us to offer our valued customers the most competitive rates.”
For further information on Garuda Indonesia and to book flights visit www.garuda-indonesia.com.
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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.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from Garuda Indonesia by visiting www.garuda-indonesia.com. Alternatively become a Garuda Indonesia Fan on Facebook by 'Liking' Facebook.com/GarudaIndonesiaUK or follow Garuda Indonesia on Twitter @Garuda_UK.
About Flight Centre:
Since opening its first UK store in 1995, Flight Centre (flightcentre.co.uk / 0800 258 5773) has expanded to over 87 UK high street locations offering flight only, holidays, adventure tours and multi stop travel. In February 2014, Flight Centre was proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Company for the 10th time; in May 2014, achieved 19th place in the Great Place to Work® UK listing; and 22nd place in the Europe listing in June 2014.
Flight Centre is open seven days a week:
Customers can call from 7.00am – 11pm weekdays and 9am – 8pm weekends.
Working with over 85 airlines, Flight Centre offers a lowest airfare guarantee, backed up by its Fly For Free price promise. If Flight Centre can't find a cheaper airfare in the same cabin, on the same scheduled flight, then customers can fly for free.
It provides free 24/7 Emergency Assistance Support and every customer benefits from a Dedicated Personal Travel Expert. ABTA and Atol protected.
