Meanwhile the group is adjusting its fleet plan by negotiating early returns for several aircraft and pursuing subleases. Garuda is also reconfiguring its 737-800s to boost seat counts, which will improve efficiency and result in an increase to capacity on some domestic and short-haul international routes.
The biggest adjustments are to Garuda’s medium and long-haul operation, which has been highly unprofitable since the airline started pursuing ambitious expansion in 2013.