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Times of Oman
7 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia sign codeshare agreement
New Delhi: IndiGo and Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia have signed a bilateral codeshare agreement to enhance travel options for their respective customers, according to an official statement. The partnership aims to enable seamless travel for passengers of both carriers between India and Indonesia, through Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Bali, on a single booking. As part of this codeshare arrangement, IndiGo customers get access to 17 new destinations across Indonesia, while travellers on Garuda Indonesia can fly to seven destinations in India. Customers will benefit from a single ticket booking experience, reducing travel complexities and enhancing overall convenience, IndiGo said in the statement. Abhijit DasGupta, Senior Vice President - Network Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo said: "We are delighted to announce this codeshare partnership with Garuda Indonesia, further solidifying our commitment to offering enhanced connectivity and a wide range of options to our customers. This enables our customers to conveniently book their itineraries and seamlessly travel across various parts of Indonesia on the joint network of IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia." Garuda Indonesia's Commercial Director, Ade R Susardi welcomed the partnership and said that this partnership is hoped to further strengthen the airline's flight network, as well as provide added value to all passengers of both airlines, especially in the ease of accessibility of air travel between India and Indonesia. "India is one of the potential markets for Garuda Indonesia. Through this collaboration with Indigo, which is one of the largest airlines in India, it is hoped that it will be able to support the Government's efforts in optimising tourist visits to Indonesia as well as expanding Garuda Indonesia's international flight network, especially in the South Asia region," said Ade. Separately in New Delhi, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Tuesday said that Indian aviation has enormous growth opportunities for both domestic and international markets. He said that the scale and potential of India have made it a "beautiful opportunity" compared to China, which used to have significant development in terms of growth and number of aircraft and travellers a decade ago.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia sign codeshare agreement
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): IndiGo and Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia have signed a bilateral codeshare agreement to enhance travel options for their respective customers, according to an official statement. The partnership aims to enable seamless travel for passengers of both carriers between India and Indonesia, through Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Bali, on a single booking. As part of this codeshare arrangement, IndiGo customers get access to 17 new destinations across Indonesia, while travellers on Garuda Indonesia can fly to seven destinations in India. Customers will benefit from a single ticket booking experience, reducing travel complexities and enhancing overall convenience, IndiGo said in the DasGupta, Senior Vice President - Network Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo said: 'We are delighted to announce this codeshare partnership with Garuda Indonesia, further solidifying our commitment to offering enhanced connectivity and a wide range of options to our customers. This enables our customers to conveniently book their itineraries and seamlessly travel across various parts of Indonesia on the joint network of IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia.'Garuda Indonesia's Commercial Director, Ade R Susardi welcomed the partnership and said that this partnership is hoped to further strengthen the airline's flight network, as well as provide added value to all passengers of both airlines, especially in the ease of accessibility of air travel between India and Indonesia.'India is one of the potential markets for Garuda Indonesia. Through this collaboration with Indigo, which is one of the largest airlines in India, it is hoped that it will be able to support the Government's efforts in optimising tourist visits to Indonesia as well as expanding Garuda Indonesia's international flight network, especially in the South Asia region,' said Ade. Separately in New Delhi, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Tuesday said that Indian aviation has enormous growth opportunities for both domestic and international markets. He said that the scale and potential of India have made it a 'beautiful opportunity' compared to China, which used to have significant development in terms of growth and number of aircraft and travellers a decade ago. (ANI)
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia sign codeshare agreement to expand India-Indonesia connectivity
To enhance travel options , IndiGo and Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia have entered into a bilateral codeshare agreement. The partnership aims to offer seamless connectivity to passengers of both carriers across India and Indonesia via key transit points including Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Bali . According to the official statement, IndiGo passengers will gain access to 17 destinations in Indonesia operated by Garuda, while travellers flying Garuda will be able to connect to seven cities in India served by IndiGo. This will allow both airlines to issue a single ticket for journeys involving both carriers. Travellers will also benefit from through check-in for baggage, streamlining their overall travel experience. The codeshare is expected to come into effect from July 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Ticket sales are slated to begin in June. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo 'We are delighted to announce this codeshare partnership with Garuda Indonesia, further solidifying our commitment to offering enhanced connectivity and a wide range of options to our customers,' said Abhijit DasGupta, Senior Vice President – Network Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo in his official statement. 'This enables our customers to conveniently book their itineraries and seamlessly travel across various parts of Indonesia on the joint network of IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia.' (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Garuda Indonesia's Commercial Director, Ade R Susardi, also highlighted the potential of the Indian market. 'India is one of the potential markets for Garuda Indonesia. Through this collaboration with IndiGo, which is one of the largest airlines in India, it is hoped that it will be able to support the Government's efforts in optimizing tourist visits to Indonesia as well as expanding Garuda Indonesia's international flight network, especially in the South Asia region,' he said. Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU Air India and Icelandair sign codeshare deal for faster India-Europe connectivity Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius Brazil's Embraer eyes stronger India foothold, begins talks with Air India, IndiGo
The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tension arises between Garuda Indonesia and its pilots union over recruitment
Technicians prepare a Garuda Indonesia plane for a test flight using sustainable aviation fuel on Oct 27, 2023, at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten. - Photo: Antara file JAKARTA: Tensions have risen between flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and its pilots over disputes regarding the new leadership's hiring policy. The Garuda Pilot Association (APG), part of Garuda's employee union, has urged President Prabowo Subianto and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir to conduct a thorough evaluation of the newly appointed management at the airline. This was following the recent recruitment of several former employees of Lion Air, the country's largest private airline, a move APG described as one of the main sources of conflict between management and staff. 'We've identified several irregularities in the recruitment process that must be reviewed, particularly from a good corporate governance standpoint,' APG vice president Rendy Wiryo Kusumo said on Monday (May 26), as quoted by Tempo. Mufti Anam, lawmaker at House of Representatives Commission VI, which oversees SOEs, raised similar concerns during a meeting in May, citing unverified reports that the new hires were paid from Rp 25 million (US$1,538) to Rp 117 million, adding roughly Rp 1 billion to Garuda's monthly payroll expenses. The pilots union deemed the amount as unusual and criticized the move as inconsistent with a push from the government and the company for cost efficiency, urging management to conduct an evaluation to ensure the airline's business sustainability, particularly in upholding safety standards and delivering top-tier service to customers. Garuda saw a US$75.9 million net loss in the first three months of this year, its financial statement shows. Last year, it saw a $29.9 million net loss. The airline had just averted bankruptcy after it acquired creditor approval to restructure its liabilities in mid-2022. The hiring decision also raised eyebrows, as Garuda Indonesia's current CEO Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, appointed by the SOEs Ministry in November of last year, is a former CEO of Lion Air. Beyond the hiring controversy, the union has also flagged poor communication between Garuda's management and employee representatives. APG accused the management of viewing the union as an adversary rather than a strategic partner, noting that the company even reported several union leaders to the police over public statements. The union further condemned the abrupt halt of automatic payroll deductions for union membership fees, interpreting the move as a sign of bad faith that further strained labour relations. Garuda's responses Responding to the pilot union's demands, Garuda Indonesia's director of human capital and corporate services Enny Kristiani defended the company's recruitment process, saying it was carried out in line with internal policies and aimed at accelerating the airline's ongoing transformation. 'The recruited employees are on fixed-term contracts. Their compensation is determined based on company guidelines and aligned with prevailing market benchmarks,' Enny said in a statement on Tuesday (May 27). She emphasised that Garuda remains committed to maintaining open communication with its employees, including union representatives and that it continues to provide operational support for union activities. Regarding the suspension of automatic payroll deductions for union membership fees, Enny said the policy has been in place since last year. The goal, she added, is to uphold union independence and return the decision to join a union directly to employees. The company also confirmed that it had filed police reports against three individuals who, it claims, represented themselves as union members and spread misinformation about the recruitment process. 'The dissemination of false information has damaged the company's credibility among investors, customers and employees,' Enny said. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
The Star
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Indonesia evaluates airline ticket pricing formula amid rising costs
Well-wishers look on as a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER in retro livery, transporting Indonesian Muslim pilgrims for the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, takes off from the Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Blang Bintang, Aceh province on May 18, 2025. - AFP JAKARTA: The Transportation Ministry is evaluating airline ticket prices amid mounting cost pressures, which could lead to increased airfares paid by passengers, despite the government's longstanding efforts to keep prices affordable. Lukman F. Laisa, the ministry's civil aviation director general, told lawmakers on House of Representatives Commission V, which oversees infrastructure and transportation, on Thursday (May 22) that the evaluation was being conducted in light of several key considerations. He first pointed out rising airline maintenance costs, leading to higher operational expenses to reactivate aircraft, previously grounded amid the decline in travel demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'There are disruptions in the global spare parts ecosystem, such as engine-related difficulties, rising contract costs and a weakening rupiah exchange rate against the United States dollar,' Lukman added, as quoted from Kumparan. Moreover, new accounting standards are expected to reduce aircraft leasing costs, as they are subject to depreciation. Airlines have also restructured their leasing debts after Covid 19. Given these considerations, the ministry has proposed several changes in the airline ticket pricing regulations. 'There have been changes in fare structure with a new calculation formula that takes travel time into account, as well as revised upper and lower fare limits,' Lukman explained. The regulations subject to revision are Transportation Ministerial Regulation No. 20/2019 on airfares for domestic commercial airlines and the Ministerial Decree No. 106/2019 on the implementation of the new airfare ceiling prices. Lukman also recommended adjusting the pricing of domestic airline tickets in economy class, particularly for short distance routes. He also suggested that the fare differentiations in the service categories of full service, medium and low-cost carrier (LCC) should apply only on jet-powered aircraft. Currently, they also apply to propeller-driven aircraft, which are typically used to service regional air travel, particularly to remote and underserved destinations. 'Lastly, adjusting upper and lower fare caps to avoid predatory pricing and to improve business competitiveness,' he said, adding that it would also protect the public from the effects of having too wide a gap between low-season and high-season flight tickets. At the same meeting, flag carrier Garuda Indonesia also complained about the increasing operational costs seen in the past few years, while the upper price limit had not been adjusted since 2019. Garuda Indonesia president director Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan said airlines faced climbing prices of aviation turbine fuel and maintenance, coupled with the rupiah exchange rate that has also depreciated significantly against the US dollar over the past years. 'This is certainly weighing on airlines because a decrease in load factor or passenger occupancy by three to five percentage points affects airlines' margins and profitability greatly,' he explained, as quoted from CNBC Indonesia, adding that airlines had been operating with tight margins for years. In 2019, it cost Rp 194 million (US$11,876) per flight, but this has now risen by 38 per cent to Rp 269 million per flight due to increases in the cost of maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) and aviation turbine fuel prices, among other factors. While leasing expenses could be reduced through the restructuring process, Wamildan noted that the minimum wage for workers in the airline industry had increased by 35 per cent since 2019, adding pressures to already high operational costs. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
