Indonesia’s US trade deal faces a sovereignty reckoning at home

Indonesia went to Washington to negotiate a trade deal and came home with more than 200 obligations to America’s nine. A day after the signing, the US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis for the tariff threat that had driven the whole exercise – for a time, at least. Detractors have likened this “agreement … Read more

Garuda Pilot Association Assures Hajj Flights Will Proceed Despite Internal Issues

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Garuda Indonesia Pilot Association (APG) President, Ruli Wijaya, ensured that the internal conflict between the management and the Garuda employee union would not affect the hajj flight service. “I can ensure that nothing will disrupt the hajj flights, I guarantee it,” Ruli said during a press conference in Bintaro, South Tangerang, on … Read more

Govt evaluates airline ticket pricing formula amid rising costs – Regulations

he Transportation Ministry is evaluating airline ticket prices amid mounting cost pressures, which could lead to increased airfares paid by passengers, despite the government’s longstanding efforts to keep prices affordable. Lukman F. Laisa, the ministry’s civil aviation director general, told lawmakers on House of Representatives Commission V, which oversees infrastructure and transportation, on… Source link

Garuda Indonesia Prepares 14 Aircraft for 2025 Hajj Operation

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is preparing as many as 14 aircraft to serve Hajj pilgrims this year. Garuda’s President Director Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan said the company will carry 90,933 pilgrims in 2025, who will be flown from seven embarkation points. “With a total of 90,933 passengers to be carried from Banda Aceh, … Read more

Garuda Indonesia: Stronger Dollar Adds Rp1.1mn to 2025 Hajj Costs

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Director of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia, Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan, has announced that the 2025 hajj costs have increased due to the strengthening of the US dollar against the Indonesian Rupiah. He stated that this rise in the US dollar’s exchange rate has led to an increase of Rp1.1 million … Read more

Garuda Tire Dislodges on Landing at Tanjungpinang

Garuda Indonesia Flight GA 288 Experiences Tire ⁤Issue Upon Landing Table of Contents Garuda Indonesia Flight GA 288 Experiences Tire ⁤Issue Upon Landing Flight Delay Reported Incident Details Passengers Safe Hoegeng Awards 2025 Garuda Indonesia Flight GA 288: What Happened with ​the Tire Incident? What Happened to Garuda Indonesia Flight GA 288? Where Did the … Read more

Govt banking on Danantara to help expand Garuda’s fleet – Companies

eputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza has announced that Garuda Indonesia is set to order up to 100 aircraft this year from major manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing, referring to a statement made by President Prabowo Subianto during the launch of the country’s second sovereign wealth fund (SWF). “The President mentioned this during the launch of … Read more

Today’s Top 3 News: 10 Best Universities in the United States 2025, MIT Tops the List

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, February 14, 2025. Here are the highlights: 10 Best Universities in the United States 2025, MIT Tops the List; Garuda Indonesia Named Among Best Airlines in the World for 2025; and Prabowo: Indonesia’s Corruption Level is Very Alarming. The following is the list of … Read more