Indonesian Airline Brings Musical Concerts Onboard
Saturday, 12 January, 2019 - 06:30

This file photo from September 28, 2015 shows two Garuda Indonesia aircraft at Jakarta's Sukarno-Hatta airport. AFP
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In a scheme aimed at luring more millennial passengers, Indonesian national carrier is bringing music concerts on domestic flights.
The airline "Garuda" said that Singer Abdul performed the first concert onboard during a flight from Jakarta to Denpasar, the German News Agency reported.
Askara Danadiputra, Garuda's CEO, said: "With these live concerts, we hope we can offer a new and exciting experience for our passengers."
"The airline aimed at bringing young Indonesian talents on its aircraft as part of the 'G- Acoustic' initiative," he added.
Garuda recorded losses of $216 million in 2017 and $114 million between January and September 2018. The company's financial situation deteriorated due to an unsuccessful ambitious expansion campaign in recent years.
The airline "Garuda" said that Singer Abdul performed the first concert onboard during a flight from Jakarta to Denpasar, the German News Agency reported.
Askara Danadiputra, Garuda's CEO, said: "With these live concerts, we hope we can offer a new and exciting experience for our passengers."
"The airline aimed at bringing young Indonesian talents on its aircraft as part of the 'G- Acoustic' initiative," he added.
Garuda recorded losses of $216 million in 2017 and $114 million between January and September 2018. The company's financial situation deteriorated due to an unsuccessful ambitious expansion campaign in recent years.