And good on Garuda too!!
They have worked very hard over the last 10 plus years to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and have become a World class operation.
Despite a domestic disaster that identified the "Captain God" as being in the culture, I have no problem recommending GA and love flying with them myself.
The staff I deal with, generally Jody and Adam in MEL city also prowl the airports at times and are qualified on ramp. How rare is that? That is WHAT WE WERE before the other incumbents decided they didn't need people.
The current J class cabin in the 332 and 333 equipment is brilliant and draws praise from my most critical Corporate clients.
I do miss the DC10 though. There was a solid and bulletproof 3 holer.
Currently MEL and SYD to DPS and CGK for under $1700 in J (with flat bed) and under $600 in Y, why wouldn't you.
Brilliant onboard service as the award indicates.
I love my Great White Rat, but have a special place for the mythical Garuda Bird.
Best all
EWL