After Outcry Over Fuel Waste, Singapore Airlines Drops 'Flights to Nowhere' Plan
After outcry over environmental impact, Singapore Airlines scraps plan for 'flight to nowhere'. They have come up alternative ideas to raise revenue by turning an Airbus into a pop-up restaurant.
Singapore Airlines was forced to scrap the 'flights to nowhere' plan after a massive outcry over its environmental impact and fuel waste.
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Amid deep crisis post the pandemic, several airlines in Australia, Japan and Taiwan resorted to starting short flight services that started and ended at the same airport.
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They were are all aimed at providing travel-starved people a break from the everyday monotony, and in many cases proved to be a success.
However, this was not the case with Singapore Airlines. It has abandoned an idea to put passengers on ¡°flights to nowhere¡± ¡ª i.e., short plane rides that take off and land at the same airport ¡ª in favor of simply sitting guests on a nonmoving Airbus A380 and serving up some dinner.
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The national carrier of Singapore announced Tuesday that it will be offering three new ¡°experiences¡± for customers who are based in Singapore, including the chance to enjoy the airline¡¯s signature dishes inside a double-decker A380, the world¡¯s largest passenger aircraft.
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¡°With Covid-19 drastically reducing the number of flights operated by the SIA Group, we have created unique activities that would allow us to engage with our fans and customers during this time,¡± explained SIA Chief Executive Officer, Goh Choon Phong, in a press release.
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¡°These experiences offer something for everyone ¡ª from frequent flyers who miss our world-class in-cabin products and service, to couples and families who want an exclusive dining experience, and parents who are after an enjoyable activity-filled day with their children during the school holidays.¡±
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The idea, which already proved quite popular when Qantas tried it and was ditched following scrutiny over the environmental impact and carbon footprint of these flights.
