Garuda Indonesia Indonesia signed an agreement to join SkyTeam. However instead of the usual 18-24 months to complete membership formalities, shortcomings with its IT system delayed Garuda's entry. After a 40-month process, the airline eventually became the 20th member of the alliance on 5 March 2014, some two years after the original target date. Garuda Indonesia codeshares with the following airlines: As Indonesia's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia tries to connect many parts of Indonesia to support the government's "Indonesian Interconnectivity" program. However, there are many remote and smaller airports that cannot be reached by Garuda Indonesia's fleet of Boeing 737-800s. This is
National emblem of Indonesia and 5 cotton buds. These represent the fifth "Pancasila" principle, the principle of "Social Justice for the Entire People of Indonesia". The rice and cotton represent sustenance and livelihood. The "Garuda Pancasila" song was composed by Sudharnoto as a patriotic song to commemorate the Indonesian struggle. "Garuda Pancasila "Akulah pendukungmu "Patriot proklamasi "Sedia berkorban untukmu "O, Garuda Pancasila "I am your supporter "A patriot of Proclamation "I am willing to sacrifice myself for you "O, Garuda Pancasila "A soldier for you, I am "A vanguard of Proclamation, I stand "I place my life and fortune in your hands National emblem