About this flight
I usually don’t fly with SkyTeam member airlines very often, but Garuda Indonesia is known for its high-quality service, so when I had the opportunity to fly from Jakarta to Singapore, I decided to give it a try.
The flight from Jakarta to Singapore is a short one—just under two hours—but champagne was properly served in a real champagne glass, and the in-flight meal was beautifully arranged and colorful. The service truly lived up to its 5-star reputation.
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Lounge
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Information Board
This is the lounge information board for Garuda Indonesia.
Uniforms by Era (1)
After entering the lounge, I found a display of Garuda Indonesia uniforms over the years. The airline marked its 70th anniversary this year, and photos of past uniforms were arranged by era to commemorate it.
- (Far right flight attendant) Uniform from the founding year, 1949
- (Pilot and flight attendant on the left) Uniforms from 1959
Uniforms by Era (2)
The progression continued through 1985, the 1990s, and 1999.
Uniforms by Era (3)
In 1999 and 2000, the uniforms resembled the “Sarong Kebaya” style worn by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines cabin crew. In the 2000s the uniforms shifted to a more traditional style, featuring long skirts or pants, along with the familiar hands-pressed greeting pose.
Uniforms by Era (4)
In the 2010s the uniforms were orange, and the current uniforms are based on navy and blue tones. The hands-together greeting pose remains.
In-flight Sales Display (1)
A display of products available for purchase through Garuda Indonesia’s in-flight sales.
In-flight Sales Display (2)
Another section showcasing duty-free items available for purchase.
Salad Counter
This is the salad section of the Business Class lounge buffet.
Buffet Counter
Another food section, mainly offering Indonesian dishes.
- • Laksa — a spicy noodle dish
- • Nasi Goreng — Indonesian fried rice with various ingredients
Meal I Had
This is the meal I had at the lounge.
- • BINTANG beer — a well-known Indonesian beer
- • Stir-fried goat meat, perhaps
- • Soup
To the Gate
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Duty-free Shops
This is the duty-free shopping area along the walkway toward the gate.
View of the Apron
From the window just before the gate, I could see a Garuda Indonesia aircraft parked next to the plane I would be boarding.
In-flight
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Business Class Seat
This was the Business Class seat for the day. Since the aircraft was a Boeing 737-800, a narrow-body jet, the seats were the narrow-body style of Business Class. They were still wider and more spacious than Economy Class seats.
5-Star Airline
The wall in front of my seat displayed the certification from Skytrax, the UK-based airline quality rating organization, recognizing Garuda Indonesia as a “5-Star Airline.”
Hot Towel
This is the hot towel served after takeoff.
Champagne
The champagne I was served. Even though the Jakarta–Singapore flight is short—just under two hours—they provide champagne in a proper glass, which shows the high quality of their service.
Personal Screen
The personal screen for the seat. It is the type stored under the armrest and pulled out for use.
In-flight Meal
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Beautifully Presented Meal
This is the in-flight meal. Even though it’s a short-haul route, the presentation is well thought out.
The arrangement and colors are nicely designed.
- • (Main) Roasted duck with carrots, spinach, and white rice
- • (Left bag) Shrimp crackers
- • (Top) Bread, salad, almond tofu
- • (Lower left) Yellow bavarois
Cola
The cola I had after the meal. The menu is on the right side.
Snacks
I was also served some additional snacks.
Singapore
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Over Singapore
While I was enjoying the meal at a very relaxed pace, before I knew it we had already reached the skies above Singapore.
Just Before Landing
This is the view just moments before landing.
