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I have flown Lion Air (wings), Garuda, Sriwijaya Air, Batik...(I probably missed one) many times a year over the past 10+ years. I have never felt unsafe. They have all gotten me to the right place with some delays but we have always arrived. I have had more bad landings and close calls on US flights. As for customer service... I think (beyond the language barrier) if you treat them nicely, they will treat you nicely. Patience and a smile will get you a long way in most countries. Just don't expect them to speak English and have Diet Coke.And always have rupiah just in case you have overweight baggage. If you have cameras and lots of gear prepay when you can.. It will save you time and money.
I prefer Garuda, although they lost much of their good reputation the last year. Many last minute changes of schedules, and completely cancelled routes without informing paassengers which already had a valid ticket. Sriwijaya performed even worse in ground service when one by one their flights have been cancelled. This leaves mainly the Lion Air Group (Batik, Lion and Wings) for the Eastern part of Indonesia. The risks of being in a plane crash I do not take into consideration. Although, in the days of Merpati it must have been pretty close several times.no worries, I am familiar with the scientific theory behind what you said. what are your thoughts on my question?
Do you choose to fly with all the airlines?