REVIEW: Garuda Indonesia's GREAT A330-300 Economy Class (Denpasar Bali - Jakarta)
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Date of Travel: 13 DEC 2019
Airline: Garuda Indonesia
Livery: Garuda standard livery
Route: DPS-CGK
Aircraft: AIRBUS A330-300
Flight Number: GA 407
Miles: 610
Airborne time: 1h42m
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4.23 That’s exciting!
You've tricked me into watching your HST train trip for the second time -_-
I didn't immediately recognize that I saw it a month ago, and I ended up watching the whole video)
👍🙏🏼🌹
Tahun Berapa Ini Mas Perginya, Bukan Tahun 2020 Kemarin Ya Mas??🙏🙏👍👍
Garuda has also come a long way in safety
Hello from Indonesian Aviation community yes there are a lot of Avgeeks here. For your info Garuda's all economy A330s are old A330-300s with registration PK-GPA to PK-GPG they are used on high density domestic routes and Hajj routes. PK-GPM to PK-GPS are A330-200s with GPP to GPS featuring in flight Wi-Fi. Newer A330-300s are from PK-GPR to PK-GHD. PK-GPZ to PK-GHD are the A330-300 with the new leading edge flap design and features new business and economy class seats. PK-GHE to PK-GHG are A330-900 NEO with newest business and economy class seats.
Terima kasih (thank you) for visiting Indonesia.
I think they refurbished some of the 1997 A330s as last week I flew with PK-GPE and it had the standard 2 class config
Wouldn’t it be nice if all airports reflected a bit of their country’s architecture and history like here? Edinburgh airport, my home, would be a castle :)
Great trip Paul! Don’t worry about economy videos, don’t forget it’s how most of us travel!
Agreed. But at 925 USD I would have probably sprung for business class as well.
I love Garuda. Paul you must try their business class. Their int'l business fares are usually cheaper than the competition and the inflight service is amazing.
I do miss Garuda and Bali. Their service is always good, and the seats are roomy enough. Hoping we can all fly again soon.
Garuda is surely Asia's most underrated airline
Their biggest problems are lack of international routes (no US flights and limited European destinations). And Problems with ground handling in Jakarta as a main hub.
I mean they got new terminal here in Jakarta, but some of the services need to be polished for the ground crew, I experience some problems flying with them often, especially in domestic flights.
Otherwise known as “Crash-a-lot Airlines”. Very corrupt country. Will never go near the place.
@@stephenvincent4706 Wake up. Its not the old times anymore. They have improved a lot. the airline is pretty solid to fly with. Maybe give it a try. Remember, you can never write something negative about an airline without a try.
@@stephenvincent4706 nonsense
....just as Indonesia is perhaps Asia's most underrated country.....
Ahhh, those days without Corona!!
The virus or the beer?
@@sallychipman9857 hehehehe
@@Canleaf08 check the west Indian stored. 😁
As a native Brooklynite I can appreciate a Brit talking about embracing other cultures while wearing a Brooklyn shirt. All our food choices come from elsewhere (except an eggcream) and they're the best!
"I like Indonesia, and i like it's airlines"
This sparks joy to my heart as our airline is one of not so much things we can be proud of, cheers
Yep I smiled throughout the video. Excellent service by GA too!
Don't forget the beautiful nature and wildlife and the great cuisine in Indonesia :) Grtz from the Netherlands
Really enjoyed the video. Normally watch via the app on my TV so I don’t get to comment, but I watch all of them - please keep going, they are great.
Thanks Graham! Keep watching 😄😄
The upgrade fee for a sub-2hour flight is completely ridiculous! Great review.
Sitting on the beach watching you under a beach umbrella. Nice vid Paul. Cheers mate.
Fantastic video Paul! Watching this in the grey of London makes me long for a tropical climate more than ever.
I thoroughly enjoyed that video, thank you Paul. You have my greatest sympathy with the humidity, it drives me almost to distraction. Garuda seems an excellent airline.
Another great video, I am travelling the world with you this lockdown 😀
Thanks for these videos Paul, it's nice to experience some 'adventure' in these strange times.
Another great video. It was just what I needed when having my morning cup of tea.
Loving the content Paul
I did a lot of internal flights around Indonesia in 2018 and Garuda was the best. Even got a meal on the short flight to lombok from bali which was about a 20 minute journey! Lion air were not so good, more of a budget feel.
Lion Air are indeed budget airlines, if you want to try full service airline other than Garuda, I suggest you fly with Batik Air. They're still part of Lion Group but they're full service, made-to-compete with Garuda.
@@manuel6273 , correct 💯. Coz i’m from indonesia and avgeek too
Amazing video as always!
Cracking review as ever, Paul. I doubt that I will ever have a chance flying Garuda - but it’s always great to see other airlines.
love the Garuda's logo :)
what a mystic name
Quite common name in India
@@thrishulh9834 can be . however sounds mystic for foreigners like me .
Yassss! Bring on the merch! 😊
Love the professional review and insight into Indonesia travel. Would love to try some out for myself in the future. Thanks for showcasing this flight and keep up the great work!
Another awesome video. My sec one so far on your channel. Yes I flown many times on garuda and yes 18 times from Singapore to Bali since 1969! My last one was in 2018! Again very detailed and impressive and I am happy you are one of those flyers that respects unique cultural differences in the world...well done 👍
Thanks Paul!🌞
Hello Paul, love the videos I have been traveling with you since early March, they are the best. Thank you very much. JDS.from Arizona usa.
Hi Paul enjoyed the trip report!
Thanks for the video Paul. I have flown Garuda business and they certainly deserve the 5 start rating, BUT make sure it is on a widebody and not the 737. The new terminal at CGK is brilliant!
Thanks for doing these, Paul. It means a lot when we can't really do any travel in these Covid days.
Excellent vlog as ever... It would be fascinating to hear from you with regards to how the virus has affected your channel and indeed what you have been up to now your not really flying... Maybe a video just with this update would be cool
Hi Paul. Thanks for the vlog
And waiting you to fly again to indonesia and hopefully I can spot the plane that you are in it.. 😊
Regular vids from Paul love too see it, all we need now is a trip to Uruguay.
Things we love to see: :-D
Lovely Flight Report! Looking forward to more videos in the future. ✈️
The seats look indeed very comfortable!
Love your video and very informative. Please make the video of their business class
Great review and thanks for your complimentary food review with our local taste. See you again on another Inonesian airlines in the future.
Hey Paul, loved this video...
The domestic terminal is the former international terminal. The current international terminal actually occupied the now demolished former domestic terminal.
Domestic terminal is getting an expansion... but yes, it is "warm" during the afternoon rush...
Garuda's boarding music is quite popular in Indonesia, and consists of westerminized traditional music. The newer version since last year, I agree... it's an "acquired taste"... I preferred the previous versions.
The slightly later flight have better meal... but this one's OK... the desert? LOL... local pudding... LOL.
I'd love to see your arrivals and departures experience at CGK... even the international is warm there...
Next time, when this pandemic mess is over, let us know when you're about to get here! :)
We’re flying to Bali via Hong Kong on Cathay next year. I was looking at Garuda once we’re in Asia but the multi-city itinerary with Cathay was too good to turn down. Hopefully one day!
We flew Garuda 2 years ago from Perth to Bali on Xmas Eve. Very good service in economy with excellent IFE. Only a 3.5 hour flight ( that's still less that Domestic flights from Perth to Sydney) but very enjoyable. Garuda have really lifted their game and the new Bali airport is pretty good.
Pretty certain my hotel in Jimbaram, the Movenpick, was in there. Really looking forward to going back there although Kuta etc is a toilet and best avoided.
Great video once again Paul but you should had reviewed the pink pud! lol
Yoi bang
Paul another great vlog !
Looking forward to more !
Shame on you for not supporting local shops ! Starbuck’s really ?
Your eyes match their livery!!! A beautiful blue!!!
A good informative, honest, down to earth flight report,
mantap deh videonya, nanti nanti mampir lagi kesini deh buat nonton.
Thanks Paul
we had an economy class voyage from amsterdam to jakarta in a jumbo spme years ago
service and meals were excellent, an we even managed to get some sleep,tx to the fact that it was less than half full.
the best experience ever in economy
Good video Paul.
Airline food that features their regional cuisine gives you an opportunity to sample something that is outside of your own bubble. Part of the fun of travelling. An opportunity for discovery.
It's Garuda's anthem: "Kebanggaanku" (My Pride) playing during boarding, continued with Indonesia's folk songs.... So relaxing..
Great video. I have realized I had been pronouncing “Garuda” incorrectly! The food looks great for an economy flight, but Singapore Airlines still tops all the airlines for their economy dishes
I dont recall if SIA had domestic route.
i hope you were enjoying your trip while in Indonesia....
You... are very good Paul!
Really interesting Paul thank you .....have you thought about some trips to South America when things get better ?
Finally, Garuda. In some cases, Garuda flying wide body like A330 or 777 for domestic route if that time is peak/holiday season.
I always fly Garuda they are fantastic. I had one flight go Sydney Jakarta then Bali long haul but not a problem at all
I flew Bali/Jakarta/KL/LHR with Garuda several times in the 1980s .... gosh how things have changed! 👍
Oh do I miss visiting this airport, I hope I can come again one day.
I like those cutouts on the tray table !!!
I love Garuda Indonesia
Excellent video! Makes me nostalgic for a world where travel and being out and about was still possible... I flew Garuda several times in 2016, it's a real gem of an airline. Glad to see you review it!
Thanks for warm break, it's getting cold here. And I would have tried the food too, if you don't like it you won't starve before you can get something else to eat and you might just like it.
The cut out of the tray table actually accommodate the oversize PTV bezel if you ask me...ahhh nata de coco, how on earth did we ever invent such a thing? 🤭🤭🤭
Great vlog as always! What is the global thing you talked about?
nice flight report my bro
I flew Garuda at the beginning of the pandemic, in a repatriation flight from Denpassar to Tokyo, then onwards with KLM to Amsterdam. Two low service flights (no meals, only water to drink). Back to Bali as soon as it is responsible again!
Awesome video 👍
I get how you feel Paul. Heat and humidity is also a thing here in Singapore 🇸🇬
At least most places are really attuned to Westerners there! Always good air con inside :-D (I miss Singapore - but I have a couple of videos on Singapore Airlines still to post!)
@@Paul_Lucas
I’ve watched them already can’t wait to watch more ☺️ any backlog videos about locomotives 🚂 ?
Nice video thanks
Paul,
Short and sweet video featuring
an "alien" dessert thingy....yikes!
Cheers,
Rik Spector
4.32 That’s exciting!
Thank you for the video. I have only ever once had Starbucks coffee. It was like flavoured milk. It had no kick to it whatsoever. A toddler could have drunk it with no bad effect.
An economy flight for a change
Whats it like slumming it up with all the other mortals
I love how they appear to have made the brace part of the safety video on a bus
Im such a fan
look cool
I don't suppose the congestion issue at the domestic terminal is as bad as Atlanta before midway opened. Geez I can still remember the delays...
Anyway, I really like the livery of the Garuda planes. Nice blue tones.
The all economy A330 will be for Haj and Umrah flights to Jeddah for Makkah as you said
Cool
Howdy, amazing trip report as always Paul! I was hoping you’d make it a Garuda! I know you mentioned you enjoyed Singapore business and gave Scoot another try, so did you do Jakarta-Changi with Scoot and Changi-Heathrow with Singapore?😸😸
I never noticed the place is that hot😂. But I agree tho, the international terminal is quite a bit colder inside.
Good video. Different food is a)ways interesting.
Those back seats on the 330/340 are not bad (it was great for us as a family of 3), just don’t pick the first middle row that goes from 4 to 3... your seat back screen will be way off centered.
Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta has always been very efficient in my experience (and little queuing) with some nice touches. However, things take a downward turn when you then need to get into Jakarta - wow they know how to do traffic!
Bali is my favourite Indonesian place
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Здравствуйте. Спасибо Вам. Счастливых путишествий.👏🏻
Your food box literally had a "Fish" sticker on the foils top left corner, telling you and the staff I assume, that it was a fish curry. LOL!
Yeah, but what sort of fish curry? What is it exactly?
@@Paul_Lucas LOL! I don't think that even the airline wants you to know what it is exactly. Like, "It's meat" "What type of meat?" "Never you mind. It's meat!" 🤣
Terima kasih banyak dari Indonesia
Garuda has a great onboard business class that begins at check in.
Food is delicious with regional specialities severved.
The cabin crew ingadging and most charmimg and nice comfortable seating.
My only complaint access to the toilets are dificult due to the entrance width especially for the disabled guest.
I've flowen with GA many times both internationally and domestically with only ever having experiencing a bad flight from AKL/BNE in business with a very rude flight attendant.
Garuda get a big thumbs up👍
GA look great there. They fly to London via Amsterdam if I recall correctly.
GA no longer flies to London as of now though ...
After the Jakarta - Amsterdam - LGW service, they then moved to serving LHR via Singapore (Jakarta's runway weren't strong enough to handle a fully-loaded 777-300ER back then).
As Jakarta's runways got the reinforcements they needed, GA served Jakarta - LHR and AMS fully nonstop on both routes.
Due to low yield however, the London route became CGK - LHR - DPS and then DPS - KNO (Medan) - LHR before being cancelled altogether. Garuda's slots at London Heathrow are now being leased to Air India, implying that they may try again in the future.
To be fair ... I'd say GA handled their London flights wrongly. If I were GA's CEO, I would order Boeing 787-8s or -9s for London and other European / American cities. In Garuda's case the 777-300ER only makes sense for flights to AMS (lots of Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands), Saudi Arabia for Hajj & Umrah, and some East Asian / Australian cities due to, obviously, its size.
Not only is the 787 much easier to fill than a 777-300ER, their specifications allow departures without weight limits not just from Jakarta but also from Bali thus allowing me to cater European vacationers directly instead of relying only on those flying the Kangaroo route, business travels (barely any traffic on this one) and Indonesian diaspora
Hi there Paul! I suggest you should try out Hong Kong to Taipei for once, they got flights every 15mins (before covid) and most of them offers widebodies, thats insane isn't it? I suggest you should try out EVA's 78X business class on this 90mins flight. Great inflight services, if you wanna focus on lounges then Cathay would do :) Cheers
Good day!
The alien looking dessert is pudding with nata de coco which is fermented coconut water made into blocks (hence the weird looking blocks). Many Indonesians indeed like this dessert.
When will you fix your schedule on the website and Emirates when will you fly???
Did you do any rail trips in Indonesia?
Flew with them many times even before they were banned from many international areas due tto poor maintanance They ended up upgrading aircraft and services. I still consider them to be good airlines.On some international routes they were known as the Kangaroo airline because you could be landing 3 or for times on your route from southern hemisphere to northern hemisphere
So profesional, just like watching TV News. I guess you are a TV crew
I completely agree with the Global Citizen BS. You are where you are from. Fit in or don't go. The pink stuff looks suspect - I would try it.
Yes the widebody is a cool experience but the nice thing about Garuda is that the 737-800 experience is pretty much exactly the same. The seat pitch is just as wide (probably just a little narrower by 1 or 2 inches) but from my experience GA's Economy class is one of the most spacious in the narrow body segment. The meal would be the same, and even the IFE is the same type of IFE. I do wish GA would start upgrading again, plenty of airlines are moving to a newer IFE system with a nice wide screen and a nice responsive touch screen.