Garuda to reroute Europe flights

Garuda to reroute Europe flights

INDONESIA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to shift its Indonesia-Europe routes from southern Asia to northern Asia to avoid Iraq should war break out, Antara reported on Saturday.

Garuda official Bahrul Hakim said that if a war began in Iraq, Garuda's routes to Europe would fly over Russia.

"The routes to Europe usually take the southern route: Denpasar- Singapore-London or Denpasar-Singapore-Amsterdam," said Garuda official Bahrul Hakim.

Denpasar is the capital of Bali, Indonesia's most famous beach resort and a popular tourist destination for Europeans. -- DPA