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Garuda and LOT Polish Airlines Agree on New Jakarta-Warsaw Flight Route

By Minjun Park
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Garuda Indonesia and LOT Polish Airlines, flag carriers of Indonesia and Poland respectively, have agreed to open a new route connecting Jakarta and Warsaw.

Garuda Indonesia President Director M. Arif Wibowo said opening a new route to Poland will help Garuda better connect with Eastern and Central Europe. Garuda currently flies to London in the United Kingdom and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

“Poland, like Indonesia, is a destination with potentials,” Arif said on Tuesday, as quoted by state-owned news agency Antara. “That’s why Garuda is ready to sign a Special Priority Agreement with LOT Polish Airlines.”

Sebastian Mikosz, chief executive officer of LOT Polish Airlines, welcomed the plan, adding the agreement was a first step towards better cooperation.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which airline is the flag carrier of Indonesia, and which one is Poland's?

A.

Garuda Indonesia is the flag carrier of Indonesia. LOT Polish Airlines is the flag carrier of Poland. Both have agreed to establish a new flight connection between Jakarta and Warsaw.

Q.

What is the name of the agreement Garuda Indonesia is prepared to sign with LOT Polish Airlines?

A.

Garuda Indonesia is ready to sign a Special Priority Agreement with LOT Polish Airlines. This agreement is part of the plan to open a new route connecting Jakarta and Warsaw, fostering better cooperation.

Q.

What other European cities does Garuda Indonesia currently fly to?

A.

Garuda Indonesia currently operates flights to London in the United Kingdom and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The new route to Poland is intended to further connect them with Eastern and Central Europe.

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