Garuda Indonesia Launches Inflight WiFi Service

Garuda Indonesia has launched an "Inflight Connectivity" service on board all its Boeing 777-300ERs which allows Garuda Indonesia passengers in First Class, Executive Class and even Economy Class to access the internet through WiFi during the flight.

"We hope this service will benefit our customers even more because now they can still conduct business from the sky. It's part of our "New Service Concept" program which launches our new "First Class" service and promotes much improved "Executive Class" and "Economy Class" service," said Garuda Indonesia Director of Services, Faik Fahmi.

While Garuda Indonesia's First Class passengers enjoy WiFi access as a complimentary service, passengers in Executive Class and Economy Class can enjoy internet service during the flight after first completing payment by credit card or purchasing a voucher for the amount of US$ 11.95 for 1 hour unlimited internet browsing package or US$ 21.95 for an unlimited 24-hours.

The "Inflight Connectivity" service is currently only available to B777-300 ER passengers. However, Garuda Indonesia will gradually introduce the same service on board the A330-200 and A330-300 fleets that operate on both its domestic and international routes.

Live TV

In addition to accessing internet connection through "Inflight Connectivity", Garuda Indonesia passengers flying with the 777-300ER can also access other services: inflight entertainment, Live TV or live broadcast from six international TV stations, namely CNN International, BBC World, BBC Arabic, NHK World Premium, Euronews, and CNBC.

Thanks to this service, passengers in all classes, whether First Class, Executive Class, or Economy Class, will be able to access live television broadcasts, such as a football game in the sport channel, or other entertainment options, free of any additional charges.

The first Boeing 777-300ER fleet was received by Garuda Indonesia on 24 June 2013 and the second fleet at the end of July 2013. The next two Boeing 777-300ERs will arrive towards the end of the year. Three more airplanes are scheduled to arrive in 2014 and a further three aircraft will arrive in 2015.