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FAQ

Baggage
I left some stuff at the departure airport. How do I contact the Lost & Found Office?
For domestic departure at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, please contact (021) 5506261 atau 5506257 andfor international departure, please contact 5506073 or 5506076. For other destinations, please directly contact the Lost & Found Office of click here.

 

 

If I didn't file the missing bag report at the arrival airport, what should I do then?
Please call the nearest Garuda Indonesia office and report your missing bag. The Lost & Found Officer will file a report but this report can not be used as proof.

 

 

What should I do if my baggage is broken?
Before you leave the arrival hall, please make sure that your baggage is in good condition. If it is broken, please go to the Lost & Found Office to report damage and get the PIR for either domestic or international flights before you leave the arrival hall. The Lost & Found Officer will fix the damage if it is still repairable. If it is not, your baggage will be replaced with a new one. If your report is filed after you leave the hall, our officer will make another report to replace the one from PIR. However, this document can not serve as proof.

 

 

What is the carry-on limit?
You can only bring one luggage in size of 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm at maximum and no more than 7 kg in weight. In addition, you can bring cosmetic box or laptop.

 

 

What happens if my bag arrives late?
Make sure that you have a receipt of PIR report from our officer at the Lost & Found Office. In some cases, if your baggage is missing, you will be compensated with cash.

 

 

BPTV
What is Garuda Indonesia Boarding Pass True Value?
It is a benefit provided to Garuda Indonesia passengers.

 

 

What does the passenger receive from Garuda Indonesia Boarding Pass True Value?
What does the passenger receive from Garuda Indonesia Boarding Pass True Value?

 

 

How can I take advantage of these benefits?
Simply show your Garuda Indonesia boarding pass to our partners/merchants involved in the program to enjoy tempting offers/special rates (terms & conditions apply).

 

 

What are some of the benefits?
Wine & Dine (restaurant and cafe), Lodging (hotel and resort), Favorite Pastime, Lifestyle (golf and spa), Shopping Gallery and Variety (rent a car, hospital, dispensary, etc).

 

 

How long is a Garuda Indonesia Boarding Pass True Value valid?
7 (seven) days from the printed date on the boarding pass.

 

 

Does the program only apply to Garuda Indonesia customer passengers?
No, international passengers as well.

 

 

In what cities are the benefits available?
Jakarta/Bandung, Bali/Lombok, Surabaya, Padang, Medan, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, Makassar, Manado, and Singapore.

 

 

Where can I get more information about Garuda Indonesia Boarding Pass True Value?
Visit the Garuda Indonesia Website at: www.garuda-indonesia.com, the Garuda Call Center at 0804-1807807 or 021-23519999, or go to the nearest Garuda Indonesia sales office, or send your email to: truevalue@garuda-indonesia.com

 

 

Fare Ticketing
What is a CHILD or INFANT FARE?
Child fare means a fare for a person who has reached his/her 2nd but not yet his/her 12th birthday at the start of travel. Infant fare means the fare for a person who has not reached his/her 2nd birthday.

 

 

How can I get more information about the range of prices Garuda Indonesia offers?
Call Garuda Indonesia Call Center at 0804-1807807 or (021) 23519999, any Garuda Indonesia sales office, or your travel agent.

 

 

Which destinations have a range of prices?
All GA destinations, domestic and international, have a range of prices.

 

 

Why do ticket prices change from time to time?
To accommodate market dynamics/customer needs.

 

 

What is ticket flexibility?
Ticket rules/conditions that are attached to tickets are specified according to fares chosen by the customer.

 

 

Why should there be a range of prices for the same destination?
To provide specific services to customers of various segments.

 

 

What is the difference between Economy and Executive Class?
Economy class offers seating standards equal to ìTourist Class" and less than standards provided for Executive Class. Executive Class offers superior seating standards than those provided on economy/tourist class.

 

 

I have a refundable Garuda Indonesia ticket that I am not going to be able to use. How can I obtain a refund?
Unless specified in the fare conditions, an International/Domestic ticket can be refunded directly at any Garuda Indonesia sales office or travel agentís office, which originally collected ticket payment. For further information, please call the Garuda Indonesia Call Center at at 0804-1807807, any Garuda Indonesia sales office or travel agent.

 

 

If I return my ticket, how long does it take to receive a refund?
If a ticket is issued and refunded at the same Garuda Indonesia ticketing office, the refund will take approximately 2 weeks. The process may take longer if the ticket was issued by a travel agent.

 

 

I have a non-refundable Garuda Indonesia ticket that I am not going to use. Can I still get a refund?
We are sorry to say that this is not possible as it is against regulations.

 

 

Can I change my ticket or get a refund if my plans were changed due to unforeseen circumstances?
Yes. Your request will be considered and may be judged as an Involuntary Refund.

 

 

I purchased a prepaid ticket for my friend and he did not travel. How do I get my refund?
A ticket issued against a Prepaid Ticket Advice (PTA) will be refunded only to the sponsor of the PTA. The passenger may apply for refund in accordance with GA policy.

 

 

Is it possible to up-grade my class to a higher one?
Yes, it is possible. Go to the nearest Garuda Indonesia sales office to recalculate ticket payment.

 

 

What is the easiest way to purchase a ticket?
There are 5 different methods using our Garuda Indonesia on-line payment system: ATM, Phone Banking, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, or a Visa or MasterCard credit card. For more information on how to make a reservation and purchase a ticket, click here. Fare Ticketing

 

 

How can an airline ticket be purchased without an ATM card or credit card?
Cash payments are accepted at any Garuda Indonesia branch office or travel agent. Click for list of Garuda Indonesia branch offices.

 

 

I lost my ticket. What should I do?
If you lost an electronic ticket document, you can ask any Garuda Indonesia branch office or travel agent issuing office to re-print the ticket if you have proper proof of identity. For further information call Garuda Indonesia Call Center at at 0804-1807807, or visit the nearest Garuda Indonesia sales office or travel agent.

 

 

I need a Garuda Indonesia ticket cover for a formal report to my office. How can I get a ticket cover?
Garuda Indonesia passengers can keep the ticket cover for personal use or copy their flight coupon before flying.

 

 

Frequent Flyer
I have completed the GFF application form. When do I get my GFF Card?
Your GFF membership will be processed after you have made at least one departure and your registration data have been recorded in the GFF database. When ready, your GFF Card will be mailed to your correspondence address. It will take a minimum of 4 (four) weeks for processing and mailing until you receive your GFF Card.

 

 

What is the purpose of the temporary card on the application form?
You must use the temporary card each time you make a departure to record your mileage before you are assigned a permanent GFF membership number and receive your permanent GFF card.

 

 

What is my password to login to the GFF website?
If this is your first login to the GFF website, use your GFF membership number as User ID and your date of birth (ddmmyyyy) as your default password. Members who register online through the GFF website can create their own User ID and Password when they register for future login. If you change your password and then forget what it is, click the ëforget passwordí icon on the GFF home page. A new password will be created for you and mailed to your e-mail address, or, you may call the GFF Center and ask our staff to create a new password for you.

 

 

What should I do if I lose my GFF Card?
Contact the GFF Center or any Garuda Indonesia sales office to get a replacement card. You will be charged a replacement fee of Rp 50,000 (fifty thousand Rupiah) in Indonesia or US$ 10 (USD ten) outside Indonesia.

 

 

What should I do if my departure data is not recorded and I donít receive the mileage in my account?
An un-recorded departure may be due to several reasons.
- You forgot to mention your GFF membership number and name when making your departure reservation, or you did not present your GFF card at check-in.
- The name you used when making your departure reservation is different from the name on your GFF card and in the GFF database, so the system did not recognize your data.
- The mileage may not be credited to your account if your ticket or departure does not qualify for Award Miles, for instance, in the case of special offer tickets or code share departures.

 

 

I don't have sufficient Award Miles to exchange for an Award Ticket; can I make up the difference with a cash payment or any other means?
No, you cannot pay cash to make up for insufficient Award Miles. However, there are ways to obtain Award Miles from non-departure activity such as:
- Reward Points from a Partner Bank
- using services at a Partner Hotel
- making a purchase at a Garuda Indonesia Shop, on board or at the GFF Center.

 

 

On my previous departure, I forgot to mention my GFF membership number. Is there any way I can credit my mileage from that departure to my account?
You can still receive credit for missing mileage if you make a claim within 6 (six) months of your departure date. Complete a Missing Mileage Form, attach the original boarding pass and passenger ticket coupon or itinerary receipt or e-ticket, and forward these to the GFF Center or a Garuda Indonesia sales office. We will process your claim within a minimum of 4 (four) weeks after receipt of the completed claim documents by the GFF Center.

 

 

Can I make a mileage claim for departures made before joining the GFF program?
No, you can only earn mileage from subsequent departures after your registration data is recorded at the GFF database.

 

 

Can I earn mileage if I make a code share departure?
You can earn mileage from a code share departure when Garuda Indonesia is the Operating Party. Likewise, mileage cannot be claimed for code share departures when Garuda Indonesia is not the Operating Party. Visit the GFF website at gff.garuda-indonesia.com for more detailed information on Garuda Indonesia code share departure destinations.

 

 

Can I process my Award Ticket or Upgrade Award via my travel agent or online at the GFF website?
At present, an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award can only be processed at a Garuda Indonesia sales office.

 

 

What should I do if I change my correspondence address or contact telephone number?
You can update your personal data by accessing the GFF website at gff.garuda-indonesia.com, or by filling in a Change Address Form and forwarding it to a Garuda Indonesia sales office.

 

 

How do I know how much mileage I have in my account?
To check your mileage, you can access the GFF website at gff.garuda-indonesia.com, call the Garuda Indonesia Call Center at at 0804-1807807, check your Mileage Statement, or inquire at a Garuda Indonesia sales office.

 

 

If I want to cancel an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award, will the exchanged mileage be re-deposited to my account?
Your mileage will be re-deposited in your account if the Award Ticket or Upgrade Award have not been used at all. For detailed information on mileage re-deposit, please see the Terms and Conditions, Art. 9.9.

 

 

Can I reschedule a flight for my Award Ticket or Upgrade Award?
You can change the flight schedule on an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award, but 25% (twenty five percent) of the total mileage with a valid ticket will be deducted from your account. However, if you do not have sufficient mileage left for the deduction, you cannot make a schedule change on an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award. You also cannot change the flight route, flight class or name on the Award Ticket. Please contact a Garuda Indonesia sales office to process the schedule change on your Award Ticket or Upgrade Award.

 

 

Can I earn mileage on flights with an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award?
You cannot earn mileage on flights with an Award Ticket. If you use an Upgrade Award, you will earn mileage according to the class ticket that you buy.

 

 

Can I give an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award to a family member or friend?
Yes, this is one of the advantages of a GFF membership. An Award Ticket or Upgrade Award from your mileage account can be given to anyone of your choice.

 

 

Can I transfer my earned mileage to the account of another GFF member?
Your GFF mileage cannot be transferred to another member account. However, you can exchange your Award Miles into an Award Ticket or Upgrade Award that can be given to anyone you like.

 

 

Can I reactivate my expired GFF membership?
No, an expired GFF membership cannot be reactivated, and the mileage on the expired account will be nullified. However, should you wish to rejoin the GFF program, you are always welcome to register as a new member.

 

 

Can my earned mileage get nullified?
Your mileage will be valid for as long as your membership account remains active.

 

 

How do I know if my membership is still active?
You can check your membership status by one of the following means:
a. Access the GFF website,
b. Check the validity period printed on your GFF Card,
c. Call the Garuda Indonesia Call Center at Tel. 0 804 1 807 807.

 

 

On Ground and On-board Service
Does Garuda Indonesia provide food or drinks onboard?
As part of our Plus-Plus Economy Class service, drinks and snacks are served on all flights, and hot meals are available in over 60 minute sectors, at no additional charge.

 

 

What other departure amenities does Garuda Indonesia provide on its domestic flights?
As part of our Plus-Plus Economy Class service, our Economy Class seats have more legroom. We also offer complimentary newspapers, subject to availability.

 

 

How much baggage can be checked-in on a Garuda Indonesia flight?
As part of our Plus-Plus Economy Class service, each Economy Class passenger traveling on a Garuda Indonesia flight is entitled to 20 kilograms of check-in baggage, at no additional charge.

 

 

What is the maximum carry-on baggage allowed on Garuda Indonesia domestic flights?
Only one (1) piece of hand baggage per Economy Class passenger is allowed. The maximum baggage dimensions should not exceed 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (22 in x 14 in x 9 in). One (1) other small item (e.g. laptop, handbag, etc) is also allowed, and the total weight of all hand baggage shall not exceed 7 kilograms.

 

 

With upgraded aircraft security, what items are not permitted onboard?
Passengers are now not allowed to bring any sharp objects onto the aircraft. This includes nail clippers, scissors, razors or any object that may be considered dangerous.

 

 

When should a passenger check in for a Garuda Indonesia domestic flight?
Check-in is required at least 1 hour before scheduled departure, and the flight gate will close 30 minutes before departure. As part of our Plus-Plus Economy Class service, early check-in is available throughout our domestic network in Indonesia.

 

 

Can a particular seat be reserved in Economy Class when making a reservation?
A seat can be requested when making a reservation through the 24-hour Call Center, but preference is given to passengers with special needs, such as parents traveling with children or infants, or the elderly.

 

 

What can be done if special assistance is required?
Should special assistance be required, e.g., wheelchair, oxygen bottle, etc., please contact our 24-hour Call Center at least 48 hours before scheduled departure to inform our staff. Garuda Indonesia will do its best to accommodate your needs.

 

 

What should I do if I have a special request?
If you have special requirements - such as parents traveling with children or infants; the elderly requiring a wheel chair; or diabetic or vegetarian meals - please contact our 24-hour Call Center to inform our staff. Garuda Indonesia will do its best to accommodate your needs.

 

 

Can special meals for children be requested?
Yes, you can request a child meal, which also comes with toys. Please contact our 24-hour Call Center to inform our staff.

 

 

What happens when a Garuda Indonesia flight is delayed or cancelled?
If a flight is seriously delayed or cancelled, Garuda Indonesia will transfer passengers to the next available flight, arrange temporary refreshments and, in extreme cases, transfer passengers to another airline.

 

 

Surprise Fare
What are the lowest fares for Garuda Indonesia flights?
Surprise Fares currently listed on this website are the least expensive regular fares offered for Garuda Indonesia flights. However, seats are limited, subject to availability, and prices may change without notice.

 

 

How is the actual fare that is paid for a ticket calculated?
The airfares shown do not include 10% VAT on the applicable airfare, an insurance surcharge of IDR 10,000 (per sector) and fuel surcharge. Please click here.

 

 

Are Surprise Fares available during Lebaran?
Surprise Fares may be available during Lebaran and the year-end holiday season for selected destinations.

 

 

If more than one person is traveling at the same time, can they all get a lower fare?
A minimum of 2 adult passengers traveling together can obtain an even lower Surprise Fare on selected departures.

 

 

Can a Surprise Fare be purchased as an open ticket?
A Surprise Fare must be a confirmed booking on a fixed departure time and date.

 

 

Are stopovers permitted on a Surprise Fare?
Stopovers are not permitted.

 

 

Can a booking be changed with a Surprise Fare ticket, for example, a change in departure date?
Surprise Fare tickets can only be re-issued with a surcharge of IDR 50,000 and only for a higher fare ticket.

 

 

Are Surprise Fare tickets refundable?
Surprise Fares are not refundable.

 

 

Can the routing be changed on a Surprise Fare ticket?
Re-routing on a Surprise Fare Ticket is not permitted.

 

 

Can Garuda Frequent Flyer mileage be accrued on Surprise Fare tickets?
Yes, GFF mileage can be accrued on Surprise Fare tickets except on those flight numbers shown with *).

 

 

Are child discounts available on Surprise Fares?
A 10% child discount is available on applicable adult Surprise Fare tickets for children aged 2 or above - and less than 12 years of age - occupying a seat. For an infant less than 2 years of age not occupying a seat, a discount of 90% is available on the applicable adult Surprise Fare.

 

 

Are discounts available for unaccompanied children using Surprise Fare tickets?
A discount is not available for unaccompanied children traveling on a Surprise Fare ictket. An unaccompanied infant is not permitted.

 

 

What is the best departure time to obtain a low fare on Garuda Indonesia?
Mid to late morning & mid afternoon, depending on your destination.

 

 

Can a Surprise Fare be purchased from outside of Indonesia?
Surprise Fares can only be purchased in Indonesia from a Travel Agent or Garuda Indonesia branch office.

 

 

What is the best day of the week to obtain a low fare on Garuda Indonesia?
Usually Tuesday.

 

 

Telephone Check-in
What is Garuda Indonesia Telephone Check-in?
Garuda Indonesia Telephone Check-in is a pre-journey (check-in) service offered to Garuda Indonesia passengers through a telephone call.

 

 

What are the benefits?
Garuda Indonesia Passengers will enjoy:
1. Selection of preferred seats at this earlier stage.
2. More convenient passenger transaction activity, including booking, settling payment and concurrent check-in through the 24-hour Garuda Indonesia Call Center rather than visiting a Garuda Indonesia sales office.

 

 

How do I do it?
Just call the Garuda Indonesia 24-hour Call Center at 0804-1807807 or 021- 23519999.

 

 

When can I take advantage of telephone check-in?
Telephone Check-in service is available from 24 hours up to 4 hours before scheduled departure.

 

 

Who qualifies for telephone check-in?
Any Garuda Indonesia passenger with confirmed booking who meets the following conditions:
- Direct, non-connecting flight departure (point to point)
- International: Jakarta-Singapore (only valid for Executive Class passenger).
- Domestic: Jakarta to all domestic destinations under the following conditions:
* Executive Class passenger, and
* Economy Class passenger using online payment option.

 

 

Why should telephone check-in for economy class passengers be limited to only those who made payment on line?
Since it's still in the earliest stage of development, usage is limited, but in the near future, this service will be expanded to include all classes under certain terms and conditions.

 

 

Is there any condition when a Garuda Indonesia passenger cannot use telephone check-in?
When a Garuda Indonesia passenger is traveling in a group and their booking consists of more than 9 passengersí names.

 

 

Why?
Since Group booking has its own checking-in procedure that takes longer than for an individual passenger, this may cause longer waiting time for other passengers to reach the call center.

 

 

If I have a connecting flight, can I take advantage of telephone check-in?
It's not possible at the moment since telephone check-in is only available for direct flights (point to point) without connection.

 

 

After I have checked-in by telephone, do I still need to report to the airport check-in counter?
Yes, all passengers must still report to the airport check-in counter to receive their boarding pass.

 

 

How much time before my flight do I need to report if I check in by telephone?
Every telephone check-in passenger must report to the airport check-in counter no later than 45 minutes before scheduled departure or your check-in will be cancelled automatically (offload DCS).

 

 

Does this mean that my flight reservation is automatically cancelled?
No, because the cancellation is merely for the telephone check-in. In other words, your passenger status is changed from have gone through "check-in" to "have not gone through check-in". Therefore, you must re-check-in at the terminal building (check-in counter after x-ray) with a possible change to your seat confirmation.

 

 

Can a passenger change his/her flight schedule after checking in by telephone?
Yes, you must contact the Garuda Indonesia Call Center or a sales office.

 

 

Do I still have to queue at the check-in counter even though I checked in by telephone?
At present, Garuda Indonesia has prepared a dedicated counter for passengers using online payment and telephone check-in (e-transaction). Passenger without luggage to check in can go to an e-travel counter and then proceed to the boarding gate, while passenger with baggage, after going through an e-travel counter, must still go to a check-in counter to weigh and x-ray baggage.

 

 

If I have settled payment through online payment and checked in by telephone, why do I need to go to the e-travel counter if my status is already in the reservation or check-in system?
Passengers who have made an online payment but do not have an "itinerary receipt (ITR)" should proceed to the e-travel counter or ticketing counter to receive their "itinerary receipt (ITR)" for airport security

 

 

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