To some, this is not may not be a big thing. Considering Garuda is an Asian airlines. And 5 star rating is 'almost exclusive' to Asian airliners. But to somebody who follows the aviation industries, it's a very good example from underdog to hero.
In the past, the Indonesian flag carrier was plagued with delays, cancellations, and poor air safety. That's in the 90s. Flying with Garuda back then is a hassle. Plane crash.
The situation worsens when the European Union banned all airlines from Indonesia due to poor safety in 2007. This is after several incidents by other Indonesians airlines, particularly Adam Air and an air crash by Garuda. Thus, Garuda have to axe their CGK-AMS route. This was a big hit to Garuda.
A lot of improvement was done since then. Fleet revitalization, new uniform design, and better services. 2 years later, after improving it's safety standard, EU lifted the ban.
Acquiring a few 777-300 in it's fleet, they started a new class of service, The first class. Which according to Roni Hawi, an airline reviewer, is among the best service he had ever experienced. A momentous improvement.
Garuda is also a Skyteam member. Gaining international recognition.
Congratulations Garuda Indonesia! You did it! Like Phoenix reborn from ashes
Tahniah!
A few YouTube clips to illustrate its story
An advert showcasing it's modern fleet
A Christmas advertisement, one of my favourite
The turning point for improvement?
New uniform, in the introduction, the Managing Director expressed their vision of becoming a 5 star airlines
Flight revitalization
Their pride and joy, the Boeing 777-300ER
Some of my favourite advertisement by this great airlines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dplq6x0kMPk
Must watch! cuteness galore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LxiTjnAtbg
Funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlUFxdPyfR0
Garuda Indonesia's official YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/GarudaIndonesia1949
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