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

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?”

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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.

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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.

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Entertainment will be primarily provided through the seat-back entertainment screens, as guests will be treated to a history of Singapore Airlines’ cabin crew. Passengers will also learn the secrets of the A380 with a tour of the aircraft that includes the hidden rest areas for cabin crew.

Completing the experience is the inclusion of a Singapore Airlines premium cabin amenity kit, an airline-curated playlist, and a choice of wine or champagne. The airline’s dining ware will also be available for purchase.

The jet is popular among aviation enthusiasts, given its status as one of the most luxurious in the sky. From swanky first class suites with double beds to a sprawling economy class cabin, the Singapore Airlines A380 has it all.

Those who can’t make the “flight” can still buy Singapore Airlines meals through the airline’s SIA@Home experience. First and business class meals will be delivered with instructions on how to cook and plate the meals just as if they were being served on an aircraft.

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Grounded airline, meet obsolete plane

Singapore Airlines, which only flies international routes, has been especially hard hit by the pandemic, and has parked most of its long-range jets. Most foreign visitors to Singapore are forced to quarantine for 14 days at their expense, limiting tourism and business opportunities – and forcing the suspension of the world’s longest flight, between Singapore and Newark.

Singapore’s flag carrier has the longest relationship with the A380 of any airline, as the launch customer and operator of Airbus’ largest aircraft. October 15 will see the airline mark 13 years of flying the plane, but will not be cause for celebration as the aircraft has wound up a short-lived status symbol for international carriers that is likely to disappear from the skies in the next few decades.

Airbus has stopped building the superjumbo, which failed to surpass 300 orders, as smaller, fuel-efficient planes like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 XWB render four-engine aircraft obsolete.

The coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated the aircraft’s demise. German flag carrier Lufthansa recently made the decision to retire its A380 fleet, while Australian flag carrier Qantas has sent its A380s to California for storage, likely through 2022.

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The dining experiences are just some of the opportunities on offer through the Discover Your Singapore Airlines program that also includes a behind the scenes tour of the airline’s operation. Participants will visit the flight attendant and pilot training centres, with a flight simulator session also on offer.

This article originally appeared in Business Insider.

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