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Garuda Indonesia introduces 'economy basic' subclass
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She added that the airline was targeting a new passenger segment like millennials and travel groups prioritizing value for money. (shutterstock.com/ardiwebs/File)
Garuda Indonesia has introduced a new "economy basic" subclass to increase is competitiveness.
The national flag carrier's domestic commercial director, Nina Sulistyowati, said the service would be available on short-haul flights to meet the demand of economy class passengers who preferred a "value for money" travel concept.
"We started to provide economy basic on May 21 for flights to Medan, Palembang, Pontianak, Balikpapan and Ujung Pandang," said Nina in a statement on Monday.
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She added that the airline was targeting a new passenger segment like millennials and travel groups prioritizing value for money.
Customers are able to purchase economy basic tickets on Garuda Indonesia's mobile app and website, as well as through the carrier's ticketing sales office. (kes)
