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, 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, according to reporting from Tempo.
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 (21/11/24.)
He said 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, says Tempo.
“Bank Mandiri customers can enjoy additional benefits such as cashback of up to IDR 5 million, round-trip Singapore raffle tickets, and e-coupon bonuses of up to IDR 1.1 million,” explained Wamildan.
Tempo reports that the GarudaMiles frequent flyer program is offering enticing incentives, including a welcome bonus of 2024 miles for new members, up to a 50 percent 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 percent bonus on miles purchases, and up to a 30 percent 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 percent discount at GarudaShop, and a 10 percent discount on roaming packages, says Tempo.
Service users can enjoy up to IDR 1 million in discounts on Aero Hotel Management (AHM) bookings, a 10 percent 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 percent discount on Garuda Priority Service, Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge, and prepaid baggage,” he added.
Wamildan said that the entrance fee for GATF 2024 is IDR 50,000. However, Bank Mandiri customers can take advantage of a special promotion to purchase entrance tickets for just IDR 1. 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 according to Tempo:
Domestic Routes:
Jakarta – Denpasar round-trip: IDR 1.8 million
Jakarta – Medan round-trip: IDR 2.4 million
Jakarta – Jayapura round-trip: IDR 6.1 million
Jakarta – Balikpapan round-trip: IDR 2 million
Jakarta (Halim Perdanakusuma) – Surabaya round-trip: IDR 1.3 million
Jakarta – Manado round-trip: IDR 3.2 million
International Routes:
Jakarta – Singapore round-trip: IDR 2.7 million
Jakarta – Shanghai round-trip: IDR 5 million
Jakarta – Haneda round-trip: IDR 5.8 million
Jakarta – Sydney round-trip: IDR 7.8 million
Jakarta – Hong Kong round-trip: IDR 3.7 million
Jakarta – Amsterdam round-trip: IDR 8.4 million
Source: Tempo
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