Malaysia Lockdown But Garuda Indonesia Still Serves Jakarta - Kuala Lumpur Flights, Management: We Will Add If There Is An Increase In Demand

JAKARTA - Garuda Indonesia airline is still serving the Jakarta - Kuala Lumpur route when the Malaysian government implements a total lockdown or full movement restriction from 1 to 28 June 2021.

"Up to 18 days of the 'total lockdown' period, Garuda Indonesia is still serving customers with flights scheduled twice a week," said Counry Manager Malaysia, PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Fredrik Kasiepo in Kuala Lumpur, Friday, after a meeting with the Transportation Attache of the Embassy. Great Republic of Indonesia, Capt. Supendi, quoted from Antara, Saturday 19 June.

The Malaysian government announced a total statewide lockdown on 30 May 2021.

"The full closure will start from June 1 to June 14, 2021 and will be extended again until June 28, 2021 by excluding the transportation sector by land, water or air and the transportation sector and airports," he said.

Fredrik said Garuda Indonesia will continue to serve those who will mostly be traveling back to the country from Kuala Lumpur to areas in Indonesia via the transit city (transit city) Jakarta.

"We operate on Thursdays and Sundays while still paying attention to the wants and needs of the community based on supply and demand. If we feel there is a need for a surge in demand, we will add it," he said.

Currently, his party is still changing the type of aircraft from narrow body aircraft to larger aircraft (bigger aircraft) to meet passenger demand and "space" or tonnage for cargo.

Meanwhile, the Transportation Attache of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur, Capt. Supendi reminded all airlines in Malaysia that fly to Indonesia, including Garuda Indonesia, to proactively remind their passengers to implement health protocols.

He also reminded again about the circular letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 8 of 2021 in particular with the implementation of swap tests a maximum of three times 24 hours before departure with negative results and carried out at hospitals or clinics approved by KKM (Ministry of Health Malaysia).

Garuda Indonesia continues to coordinate closely with the Transportation Attaché regarding the completeness of the required documents, especially for passengers crossing the country or state.

Many of the airline's passengers from Johor Bahru, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Penang and other areas including other countries transit through Kuala Lumpur International Airport.