INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - The Ministry of SOEs has asked PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (GIAA) to review its domestic and international flights.

"We ask for the route review to be more focused," said Deputy of Financial Services Business, Survey Services, and Ministry of SOEs Consultant Gatot Tri Hargo in Jakarta, Wednesday (08/30/2017).

He reasoned that the review of this route aims to find out which routes are profitable and loss. Therefore, not all flight routes are served by Garuda.

"For example, open the route to Silangit Airport, but still losses, because the use of Bombardier aircraft, while Sriwijaya only use Boeing 737-500, twice a day, can be profitable, that is, it's a strategy problem," he said.

In addition, aircraft propellers held by Garuda can be collaborated with Pelita Air.

In the first half of the inj year, Garuda Indonesia posted a net loss of US $ 283.8 million or approximately Rp3.77 trillion. This amount is up 349% compared to the same period last year which amounted to US $ 63.2 million.

"Because last year, Garuda joined the tax amnesty, so long-term company can be healthy," he said.