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GARUDA INDONESIA 737 Economy Class 🇮🇩【Trip Report: Bali to Jakarta】Hot, Hot, HOT 🔥

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👁️ 58K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:46

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed trip report of a Garuda Indonesia economy class flight from Bali to Jakarta. The video begins with a historical overview of the airline, noting its evolution from Royal Dutch Indies Airways and its subsequent struggles with safety bans and financial instability. The creator discusses various past controversies involving the airline, including legal actions against content creators and leadership scandals. During the flight experience, the creator highlights several issues, most notably an unexplained delay on the ground and extreme cabin temperatures that caused physical discomfort. Despite the heat, the creator notes that the seats are well padded with decent legroom and the meal, consisting of chicken or fish with rice and vegetables, was tasty. The onboard entertainment is described as somewhat lacking. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while the physical product and food are satisfactory, the lack of communication regarding delays and the uncomfortable environmental conditions negatively impact the overall experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I make Airline trip reports high-end hotel reviews and cruise ship tours as well all without invitation.

I always film without the company's knowledge and self-fund my trips to be sure I get a true experience.

I remember watching trip reports back then with the Creator talking about how they could call Garuda in advance of your flight and literally request any meal and it would be made available for you on board.

otherwise it's a fairly comfortable product and a tasty meal if Garuda could just get their act together then maybe they'd be able to compete on the world stage again in the future.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan plenty of time for traffic when traveling to Bali airport.
Check aircraft assignments close to departure as they may change.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to fly Garuda Indonesia in 2023 on a domestic flight?
QHave Garuda's standards gone downhill or been maintained?

Port Highlights

Bali1 Happy Bacon
Jakarta½ Happy Bacon
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