As a follow up to the cooperation with PT. Garuda Indonesia in 2008, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held socialization of special price ticketing by PT. Garuda for lecturers and academic staff of UGM and their family. The socialization was followed by lecturers and academic staff of UGM in Multimedia Room, UGM Main Office, Tuesday (22/12).
In this cooperation, PT Garuda Indonesia applies net corporate fare ticketing for domestic and international flights. In addition, ticket booking and issuance are also regulated.
According to UGM Executive Secretary, Drs. Djoko Moerdiyanto, M.A., the cooperation with PT. Garuda was certainly unique and specific because it was related to the need of lecturers and academic staff and family. “Because it is related to traveling people, perhaps their fiancée can join this cooperation. Privately, there is something to explain by PT. Garuda,†said Djoko.
Before the socialization, Djoko Moerdiyanto had received suggestions from teaching staff. They asked about the benefit of the socialization for them. “Yeah, who knows our leader will improve our welfare. So, if the employees want to go somewhere, that can be managed by PT. Garuda,†explained Djoko.
That is what wanted by the academic community, and that is the leaders' hope and aspiration, that, collectively, they have responsibility in working. “But spare time for the family is a must. By traveling, it is hoped that they can refresh themselves and can see things outside Jogja, etc,†he added.
From this socialization, Djoko hoped that there will be methods or models that can be applied together both by UGM and PT. Garuda Indonesia . “The expectation of University’s leadership is to apply that model. By traveling once in a while, our spirit of work can be refreshed, “ said Djoko.
Representative Corporate of PT Garuda Indonesia , Aryo Darmawan, S.Kom, explained that besides domestic and international flights, PT Garuda also provides cargo and post delivery services. Garuda's Management will apply free charge of ticket if in a year their target achievement with UGM reaches 8.4 billion rupiah.