HappyHeart Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Has anyone flown back to the UK with Garuda...trying to get these flights booked now and Garuda have a great price flying into London Gatwick (which would mean hotel and car hire before onward to Midlands but still a big saving....bit concerned as know nothing about Garuda..PLEASE any tips or experiences?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Never even heard of them Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I flew with them to Bali. They seem to have a bit of a poor rep over here but I thought they were fine. An airline is an airline to me. I just sit in, eat food and sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Deb just came back from the uk they flew with southern china saved a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 They used to be barred over European airspace I think due to their poor safety record. I would never fly Garuda due to their poor early reputation, but not sure it is deserved now - Haven't heard anything poor about them recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 There seems to be a lot of pretentiousness when it comes to airlines. I think they are all much of a muchness TBH. I'd just go with whatever is saving you $$$ Fiona. I'm sure Garuda will be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 They used to be barred over European airspace I think due to their poor safety record. I would never fly Garuda due to their poor early reputation, but not sure it is deserved now - Haven't heard anything poor about them recently yes husband told me that but apparently have upped their game and fleet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 What prices are you getting and is it for Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I flew with them back in 1999. They were great. Apparently they were banned from flying into the uk after that for a bit. I'd fly with them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 What prices are you getting and is it for Christmas! $5500 for 3 adults 1 child in December 5-31st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 $5500 for 3 adults 1 child in December 5-31st Good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 They did have a poor reputation but it has improved considerably in the last few years. It is certainly getting mostly favourable reviews from travellers on this site: http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/garuda.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Too good to not consider, saves at least $1400 on next one up....dates would have to be rehashed, originally wanted to come back after NY and husband not sure about London as will mean hotel and then either car hire or train. Cheap travelodge rooms available though. Anyone any experience with airport hotels in Gatwick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 They did have a poor reputation but it has improved considerably in the last few years. It is certainly getting mostly favourable reviews from travellers on this site: http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/garuda.htm Yes Ive looked there, can't see much to worry about at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 They have improved immensely, I would give them ago no problem if they were a lot cheaper x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I have found cheaper this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 They are a brilliant airline nowadays - however I would be wary about booking flights to UK with them just yet. I am assuming this is the direct flight, Jakarta to London with no stops? It isn't yet a live route. * Was meant to launch last November and was delayed (runway at Jakarta needed improvements due to weight of new plane when full of fuel). * It was then supposed to launch in May, they even sold tickets for this launch - and once again it was delayed (they became a member of SKYTEAM Alliance, and pressure was put on them from within the alliance to delay). * Its now due to launch again in September. We will wait and see if it happens of if the alliance puts more pressure on them to pull out (other alliance airlines have a problem with this route and the impact it will have on them). My concern, is that if the route is cancelled, you end up on a flight to Amsterdam and then onto London, and it looks like a long flight. Or you could end up going via Abu Dhabi which is a better route, but still not direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleW Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I flew with Garuda a number of times over the previous few years and would happily fly them again. Their ground staff at Jakarta are brilliant, even managing to get me on an earlier flight than I had booked and personally escorting me through security and to the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee13 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Funny enough in Indo domestic garuda is the premiere airline and I always fly with them interconnecting, the service is great though Jakarta airport is not the finest piece of work. Less time there the better.. International garudas reputation has only been climbing. Would fly them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 We flew back to the Netherlands with them may-2014 (3 months ago). They were fine. Great price. Only downside was that we had an extra stop at Abu Dhabi which we didn't see coming. It didn't really matter for the total flight duration, which was still good, but the misses hates landing and taking off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktar Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Too good to not consider, saves at least $1400 on next one up....dates would have to be rehashed, originally wanted to come back after NY and husband not sure about London as will mean hotel and then either car hire or train. Cheap travelodge rooms available though. Anyone any experience with airport hotels in Gatwick? Premier Inn North Terminal A23 Airport Way. 10 mins walk to the terminal. Vg shuttle service to South terminal and it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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