Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has scrapped its plan for a"flight to nowhere" following a review of factors including environmental implications and financial viability.
Instead, for a limited time, SIA will offer a dining experience on board an A380, conduct tours of its training facilities and provide a home delivery service featuring its first class and business class meals.
The announcement, made by the airline in a press release on Tuesday (Sep 29), comes amid unprecedented challenges for Singapore's national carrier after COVID-19 crippled travel demand worldwide.
SIA Group reported the first annual net loss in its 48-year history in May and has said it will cut about 4,300 positions, affecting around 2,400 staff. Industry watchers expect more job losses to come.
On Tuesday, the airline said the three new initiatives were the result of a market study and "comprehensive review, which also considered factors such as the attractiveness of the initiatives to SIA's customers and members of the public, the environmental implications, and their financial viability".
The suite of services, dubbed Discover Your Singapore Airlines, will be available for booking on SIA's website from selected dates.
KrisFlyer members can use their miles to pay for all three services and also earn miles with their purchases.
For two days in October, SIA will operate a dining service on board the Airbus 380 (A380), touted as the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Diners can order from SIA's international cuisine options or pick from a Peranakan menu designed by chef Shermay Lee.
Limited slots for a pre-lunch tour of the aircraft will be available.
Diners will receive KrisShop discounts, a limited edition goodie bag and additional gifts if they turn up in traditional heritage wear, said SIA.
Patrons can also watch a movie while they dine using the in-flight entertainment service.
Restaurant A380 @ Changi will operate on Oct 24 and Oct 25, with reservations opening on Oct 12.
Ref: CNA
