In Reply to: Garuda posted by mapa on Monday, 12. September 2011 at 06:49 Bali Time:
Perth for the last ~ 3 years but also Jetstar & Virgin on occasion.
Did a last minute trip in July and was able to get Garuda for $378 rtn & as it was just me, rather than the whole family, thought I'd give it a go for that price.
Gotta tell you, I didn't think they were that great. Food was just ok (although better than AA!), personal tv screen but nothing really watchable on it and it didn't work very well. Still parked out on the tarmac and bussed in.
Flew with AA again last week (at least our 10th time I think) and will definitely continue to fly with them. For the ~$150 rtn fare that we usually pay I think they are great. We usually get the front row so perhaps have a little more room than the other seats. Maybe if you're flying from somewhere else it is worth it but from Perth, being a 3 1/2 hr flight I am more than happy to go AA for the price.
I pay more to fly up to Singapore with Singapore airlines because of the superior service but Garuda do not come close and I certainly wouldn't pay more to go with them.
Just my opinion : )