Garuda Indonesia strengthens UK team ahead of London Gatwick-Jakarta launch
Christina (right) joins Garuda Indonesia with a wealth of experience in the airline industry spanning over 30 years.
Based at Garuda Indonesia’s new UK offices on Wigmore Street, London, Christina will report to Jubi Prasetyo, General Manager for the UK & Ireland.
Tasked with forging stronger relationships with the travel trade and managing the UK office’s external agencies, Christina joins from Carlson Wagonlit where she was Global Supplier Business Development Manager, responsible for managing a portfolio of global strategic airline partners.
Prior to Carlson Wagonlit, Christina worked for Gulf Air as Commercial Manager and for Qatar Airways as Corporate Sales Manager, UK & Ireland. Earlier experience in Christina’s career includes positions with Cyprus Airways and Olympic Airways. Christina is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has completed the CIM’s Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing.
Christina is joined in the Garuda Indonesia London office by a number of new support staff. Jubi Prasetyo, General Manager UK & Ireland commented: “This is an exciting time for Garuda Indonesia as we build up to the launch of our direct service from London Gatwick to Jakarta on 8th September 2014. Our new staff and office in central London demonstrate Garuda Indonesia’s commitment to the new route and UK market.”
The expansion of the team in London follows the opening of a dedicated Garuda Indonesia office on Wigmore Street in April 2014. The new office will allow the London based team to grow as Garuda Indonesia’s footprint in the UK expands further.
Garuda Indonesia’s London Gatwick to Jakarta (via Amsterdam) service will operate using a fleet of brand new state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Capable of flying 14,500 kilometers and 15 hours non-stop, the new aircraft will significantly ease the journey. Onboard travellers will be able to choose from three classes including the world's best economy class (Skytrax Global Airline Awards 2013).
