Garuda Provides Ticket Discounts Of 20 Percent For Athletes Of ASEAN Para Games 2022

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JAKARTA - The national airline Garuda Indonesia is committed to supporting Indonesia as the host of the 2022 ASEAN Para Games.

This support is provided through the provision of ticket discounts of up to 20 percent for ASEAN Para Games athletes.

The discount is valid for both domestic and international routes for all athletes, contingents, and official athletes who will fly to and from Solo and Semarang. The ASEAN Para Games will be held in Solo from July 30 to August 6, 2022.

President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Irfan Setiaputra, said that in addition to discounted prices, Garuda Indonesia also provides a dedicated check-in counter to facilitate the accessibility of the pre-flight process for all athletes, contingents, and officials, and baggage for sports equipment is only 23 kg.

There is even an additional 5 kg per passenger to support athletes carrying sports equipment to the implementation of flexibility in ticket changes for athletes, contingents, and officials who will participate in the event.

Irfan said that the provision of special benefits was a manifestation of Garuda's commitment to the success of Indonesia's mission as the host of this international event which takes place every two years.

"It is a matter of pride for us to contribute our best to the smooth mobility of the world's proud athletes with their various inspirational stories in the implementation of the 2022 ASEAN Para Games through safe, comfortable, and healthy flight services", he said in an official statement, Wednesday, July 27.

With the activity which was attended by more than 2,000 participants from abroad, said Irfan, Garuda Indonesia can not only provide added value for athletes, contingents, and officials, who will participate in the event but is also expected to contribute to the revival of sports and the ecosystem. tourism in the city of Solo, Semarang, and its surroundings.

"Support for the ASEAN Para Games is also part of our ongoing commitment in carrying out the manifestation of Garuda to strengthen the values of inclusiveness in the spirit of sportsmanship of the ASEAN Para Games athletes", said Irfan.