It's been a while since I last spent time in Bali
Even longer since I went there with Garuda
But that's not by choice
In spite of constant assurances that it was happening some time soon
Garuda never did put Adelaide back as a departure gate
A great pity...
As going Garuda really made Bali begin at the departure gate
And so Singa air got my cash
Just because it leaves from Adelaide
And although it's a weird feeling watching Bali pass beneath
As we drive on for a couple of hours to Singapore
And then have to fly back again...
A few hours in Singapore
Or even an overnight there isn't a bad a add-on
But there's nothing quite like Garuda
Arriving mid afternoon makes day one a pleasure
Even if it means going via Melbourne
Garuda used to offer a fantastically valued upgrade
For around $400-$450 you got a seat in the pointy bit
And all the other benefits that came with it
What a way to start the journey
What a way to finish it with that dodgy midnight departure
And so can anyone tell me if that offer still lives?
And if it does...what does it cost?
I expect it may even be lie-flat seating now...yeah?
Cheers - Kevin