TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, in collaboration with Bank Mandiri, will host the Garuda Indonesia Travel Festival (GATF) 2024 from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at Istora Senayan, Jakarta. This event aims to support the government’s initiative to enhance public accessibility to air travel services, particularly during the upcoming Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 (Nataru) holiday season.
Garuda Indonesia’s President Director, Wamildan Tsani, announced that the airline will offer at least 500,000 airline seats at special prices for travel periods until the end of 2025. He said his side is coordinating with various stakeholders to bring this program to fruition.
“We hope to provide the public with a wider range of options for their travel plans during the Christmas and New Year period,” Wamildan said in an official statement received by Tempo on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Furthermore, he revealed that exclusive discounted ticket offers are also available for flights operated by several partner airlines, including KLM, Air France, ITA Airways, Qatar Airways, Qantas, and Bangkok Airways. Bank Mandiri, as the banking partner for GATF 2024, is adding value by offering attractive ticket prices.
“Bank Mandiri customers can enjoy additional benefits such as cashback of up to Rp5 million, round-trip Singapore raffle tickets, and e-coupon bonuses of up to Rp1.1 million,” explained Wamildan.
In addition, the GarudaMiles frequent flyer program is offering enticing incentives, including a welcome bonus of 2024 miles for new members, up to a 50% discount on award ticket redemptions, and bonuses of up to 2,000 miles and one mangrove tree for every GarudaMiles Gold Privilege purchase.
Other benefits include GarudaMiles redemptions starting from 250 miles, up to a 100% bonus on miles purchases, and up to a 30% discount on miles redemptions with partner airlines (SkyTeam).
During GATF 2024, Garuda is also offering special promotions on its Garuda Priority Service and executive lounge access, with a buy-two-get-one-free deal. Additionally, customers can avail of prepaid baggage up to 40 kg, up to a 50% discount at GarudaShop, and a 10% discount on roaming packages.
Service users can enjoy up to Rp1 million in discounts on Aero Hotel Management (AHM) bookings, a 10% discount on international airport transfer services, and special rates for brand advertisements on headrest covers and product sampling.
“There is a flash sale program offering a 50% discount on Garuda Priority Service, Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge, and prepaid baggage,” he added.
Wamildan shared that the entrance fee for GATF 2024 is Rp50,000. However, Bank Mandiri customers can avail of a special promotion to purchase entrance tickets for only Rp1. Visitors to the event can explore special price offers for various domestic and international routes.
Here are the fare rates and routes offered by Garuda Indonesia for GATF visitors:
Domestic Routes:
Jakarta – Denpasar round-trip: Rp1.8 million
Jakarta – Medan round-trip: Rp2.4 million
Jakarta – Jayapura round-trip: Rp6.1 million
Jakarta – Balikpapan round-trip: Rp2 million
Jakarta (Halim Perdanakusuma) – Surabaya round-trip: Rp1.3 million
Jakarta – Manado round-trip: Rp3.2 million
International Routes:
Jakarta – Singapore round-trip: Rp2.7 million
Jakarta – Shanghai round-trip: Rp5 million
Jakarta – Haneda round-trip: Rp5.8 million
Jakarta – Sydney round-trip: Rp7.8 million
Jakarta – Hong Kong round-trip: Rp3.7 million
Jakarta – Amsterdam round-trip: Rp8.4 million
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