Garuda Indonesia Releases Brisbane Flights

Garuda Indonesia, the airline of Indonesia, has announced its newly introduced flights departing Brisbane are now on sale via the airline's website and reservations team and through its partner travel agents.

Beginning on the 1st of August 2013, flights will depart daily from Brisbane to Denpasar on Garuda Indonesia's B737-800 Next Generation aircraft with a seating capacity of 162 passengers, comprising 12 in Executive and 150 in Economy Class.

Commenting on the new route, Bagus Y. Siregar, Vice President for Garuda Indonesia Australia and SWP said: "We're very excited that our Queensland customers can now book flights with us directly to Denpasar and Garuda Indonesia's vast network. The new service will operate daily with connecting flights to Jakarta, catering to both the leisure and corporate market."

Queensland's Treasurer and Minister for Trade, Tim Nicholls, welcomed the new daily service: "I congratulate Garuda Indonesia on this decision, which will build on our vital trade, tourism and education connections. It cements Indonesia as a major economic partner for our State."

Flying with the World's Best Regional Airline, passengers will be able to enjoy the Garuda Indonesia Experience with a uniquely Indonesian in-flight menu, warm hospitality - reflected in the service, on-board décor and its staff - and a Video on Demand (VOD) entertainment systems offering 35 feature films, 10 television programs, 48 music albums and 25 interactive video games.

With Garuda Indonesia's free sporting equipment allowance all passengers will also be able to take up to 23kg extra checked baggage in addition to the carrier's baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy and 40kg in Executive Class.

Fares start from $801* return including taxes and will follow the below schedule:

Flight        Frequency        Departure        Arrival
GA721       Daily                   BNE 0840          DPS 1310
GA720       Daily                   DPS 23.10         BNE 0710 +1

Garuda Indonesia's network expansion have also been boosted by the recently announced Etihad codeshare, which will see the airline's network increase from 19 international destinations to more than 80 cities in 50 countries, with almost 3,000 weekly flights covering Asia Pacific, Europe, The Middle East, Africa and North America.

For further information contact your preferred travel agent or call Garuda Indonesia on
1300 365 330 or visit www.garuda-indonesia.net.au.