Air Astana vs Garuda Indonesia Business Class Comparison
| Air Astana | Garuda Indonesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| IATA | KC | GA |
| Hubs | Almaty (ALA), Astana (TSE) | Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) |
Air Astana — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent service for a Central Asian carrier
- + Lie-flat on 767 long-haul
- + Modern fleet with A321LR for medium-haul
- − 767 is an aging platform
- − Small route network
- − A321LR business class is recliner only
Garuda Indonesia — Pros & Cons
- + Award-winning cabin crew service
- + Excellent Indonesian cuisine onboard
- + Modern A330neo product
- − International network has shrunk in recent years
- − Financial difficulties have affected consistency
- − Fleet renewal delays
The verdict
Both Air Astana and Garuda Indonesia earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Astana offers Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR while Garuda Indonesia features Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.