In line with Garuda Indonesia's network expansion program in 2009, which introduces 18 new routes, the re-opening of the Jakarta-Pangkalpinang service is also consistent with the airline's efforts to improve service quality and meet current market demands for flight connections between the two cities.

As part of its network expansion program in 2009, which introduces 18 new routes, Garuda Indonesia has resumed operations on the Jakarta-Riyadh-Dammam service, effective on June 2, 2009. It is consistent with the airline's efforts to improve service quality and meet market demands for flight connections between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, particularly from business travelers and Indonesian workers.