Would you pay US$300 to eat aboard a (parked) A380? Singapore Airlines is turning one of its grounded planes into a pop-up restaurant – free flow booze included
Watch a film, enjoy a high-end meal and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the cabin – meet Singapore Airlines’ answer to the ‘flights to nowhere’ trend, but will anyone really shell out US$325 for the ‘first class’ package?
Singapore Airlines just unveiled a “flight to nowhere” – its take on the virtual aviation experience that airlines have been offering in lieu of actual travel amid the pandemic.
And by converting one of its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, into a restaurant catering to travel-hungry residents, the island nation’s airline might finally put to bed the age-old question of “what’s the deal with airline food?”
Singapore Airlines has severely cut its international flying schedule due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with visitors from most countries barred from entry without quarantining for 14 days – in the meantime the Discover Your Singapore Airlines programme aims to entertain a largely grounded population.
A380@Changi will be Singapore’s most exclusive restaurant for a weekend in late October when diners-turned-passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal aboard crafted by chef Shermay Lee.
Patrons can choose from international cuisine or traditional Singaporean meals as they settle into the airline’s extravagant A380 seats. And just as if flying across the Pacific Ocean, the airline will provide complimentary alcohol and soft drinks.
Prices for the experience vary based on the cabin class and can be paid in Singapore dollars or KrisFlyer frequent flier miles. All four cabin classes are available, starting with economy class for around US$27, premium economy class for around US$48, business class for around US$162, and first class for around US$325.