flydubai vs Garuda Indonesia Business Class Comparison
| flydubai | Garuda Indonesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| IATA | FZ | GA |
| Hubs | Dubai International (DXB) | Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) |
flydubai — Pros & Cons
- + Lie-flat seats on a narrowbody — rare feature
- + Strong network to underserved destinations
- + Partnership with Emirates for connectivity
- − Narrowbody comfort limits on longer flights
- − No lounge of its own
- − Entertainment via streaming only on some aircraft
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 flydubai and Garuda Indonesia earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. flydubai offers Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX 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.