Garuda Indonesia Celebrates 1st 777-300ER

Boeing and Garuda Indonesia have celebrated the arrival of the airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 

The long-haul, twin-aisle airplane is the first of 10 777-300ERs delivered to the airline and is a key component of the Garuda Indonesia's Quantum Leap fleet revitalization program.

 

"The 777 is an extraordinary airplane that will bring a new level of experience for our first and business class passengers," says Emirsyah Satar, president director of Garuda Indonesia.

 

The airline configured its new 777-300ERs with eight first-class suites, 38 business-class seats and 268 seats in economy class. The aircraft is also equipped with in-flight internet connectivity.

 

Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier of Indonesia, currently operates 82 aircrafts and serves 33 domestic and 18 international destinations in Asia (regional Southeast Asia, Middle East, China, Japan and South Korea), Australia, and Europe (the Netherlands).