Luhut Said Entering Bali Compulsory PCR Test, Garuda Boss: For A Safe And Healthy Trip

Garuda Indonesia aircraft. (Photo: Doc. Garuda Indonesia)

JAKARTA - PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk welcomes the provision of Polymerase Chain Raction (PCR) -based swab examinations for airplane passengers traveling to and from a number of regions in Indonesia, including Bali.

As is known, the government has set new regulations starting Friday, December 18, for tourists traveling overland to Bali to carry out a rapid antigen test on the D-2 or 2x24 hours before departure.

Meanwhile, airplane passengers to Bali are required to take a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab test on D-2 before departure.

President Director of PT Garuda Indonesia (Tbk) Irfaniaputra said, according to WHO recommendations, PCR-based swab examination is a diagnostic method that has the highest level of accuracy as the 'gold standard' for the COVID-19 diagnostic test.

"We understand that this year's end-of-year holiday is not only about celebration, joy, and family. But also about our safety, comfort and safety together. We certainly hope that the provisions of this PCR-based swab examination can be interpreted as an effort to ensure a sense of security and comfort. people during their year-end holidays, "he said, through a written statement received by VOI, Thursday, December 17.

Irfan said, his party believes that in the midst of this pandemic situation, the need for a sense of security and comfort for the community is an important priority in carrying out trips, not only when using air transportation but also when arriving at their destination.

"For us at Garuda Indonesia, presenting healthy flights is a major commitment that we continue to optimize through various efforts to implement health protocols in all operational lines," he explained.

Irfan said, efforts to accelerate the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic certainly require the active role of all parties including the wider community to always obey and comply with the health protocol rules established for the common good and interest.