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SIA's clueless leadership: flight to nowhere scrapped, now offering dining in aeroplane

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SIA adds 2 more days, additional seatings for A380 restaurant experience
13 OCT 2020


There will now be six additional seatings: Dinner on Oct 24 and 25, as well as lunch and dinner on Oct 31 and Nov 1.

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Business class dining on a Singapore Airlines flight. (Photo: Singapore Airlines)
You no longer need to play the fastest fingers first game to score a seat for the popular Restaurant A380@Changi dining experience offered by Singapore Airlines.
The airline announced on Monday evening (Oct 12) that additional seats will now be offered after the original allocation sold out in just half an hour.


And to get a chance to book a slot this time round, you only need to get yourself on the waitlist on KrisShop.com. Click on the “Notify Me” link on the cabin class you’re after and then wait to be contacted.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the airline thanked customers for the “overwhelming support” and said the waitlist has been reopened so those who are keen can “indicate your interest for this unique dining experience”.
READ: We sampled SIA’s new home delivery menu. Here’s what we thought
The original two seatings were for three-hour lunches on Oct 24 and 25 and those were promptly snapped up when they went on sale on Monday.
There will now be six additional seatings for meals on the double-decker superjumbo aircraft: Dinner on Oct 24 and 25, as well as lunch and dinner on Oct 31 and Nov 1.
The dining experience in economy costs S$50, premium economy costs S$90 and business class is S$300. There’s no link currently for the Suites option, which was available during the initial offer for S$600. These prices are pre-tax.
As the event is being held in the transit area of Changi Airport, "certain conditions must be met" in order for diners to participate in the Restaurant A380@Changi experience, said SIA.
"One of the conditions is that SIA will temporarily retain the passports of the diners during the experience. The passports will be kept secured under lock and key," the airline said.
 

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In Photos: The 8.5 Hour Qantas Boeing 787 Flight To Nowhere - Simple Flying
Over the weekend, Qantas operated an eight and a half-hour flight around the Australian skies. The flight to nowhere allowed Australians the chance to escape Sydney for a few hours, in spite of travel restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeing the Australian sights
Saturday’s flight saw a Boeing 787 Dreamliner used for a flight from Sydney to Sydney. However, rather than just taking off and landing, the eight and a half hour flight saw 150 Australians enjoying sights ranging from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.

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The flight took off at 10:43 in the morning. Photo: Getty Images
The flight departed Sydney at 10:43 in the morning and initially flew north along the coast at 25,000 feet. This gave half the aircraft a view of Australia, and the other half a view of the ocean.

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No detail was overlooked on the flight. Photo: Getty Images
As the aircraft approached Brisbane, it dropped down to 2,800 feet as it flew around Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast. As the flight passed Coolum Beach, guests were invited to visit the town for real.

Passengers were invited to visit Coolum Beach for real. Photo: Qantas
Flight QF787 then returned to 25,000 feet as it continued north. As the aircraft, VH-ZND, approached Hamilton Island, it dropped down again. However, this time the aircraft went as low as 1,475 feet according to data from FlightRadar24.com.

Of course, refreshments were included on the flight. Photo: Getty Images
The aircraft flew around the Heart Reef, a coral reef in the shape of a heart, before climbing again, this time to 28,000 feet. Qantas had arranged a satellite phone call with a local expert to be played over the PA at this point.

Passengers also got good views of the coral reefs of Australia’s east coast. Photo: Getty Images
Uluru overflight
Until Hamilton Island, flight QF787 had been hugging the coast. However, at this point, the Boeing 787 started to fly towards the center of the country. Around five hours into the flight, the aircraft began to descend once more.

Emissions from the flight were 100% offset. Photo: FlightRadar24.com
This time it dropped to around 3,900 feet. For the next 30 minutes, the aircraft flew around Uluru, giving passengers stunning views of the massive sandstone rock formation. Once again, Qantas had organized a satellite phone call with a local expert.

The flight dropped down to several thousand feet each time it passed a significant sight. Photo: FlightRadar24.com
Following this last sight, the aircraft once more climbed, this time to 31,000 feet. It then proceeded in a straight line to Sydney before a reasonably straight in approach to the city’s main airport. The aircraft then landed at 19:09, eight hours, and 26 minutes after it departed.

Passengers on both sides of the plane were treated to views of Uluru. Photo: FlightRadar24.com
Commenting ahead of the flight, Captain Alex Passerini said,

“We will angle the aircraft so that passengers on both sides get a great view, in particular of Uluru after we were granted special permission for the flyover. It’s going to be a really special day and we are excited to be back in the air again.”

Were you following along with the flight, or lucky enough to be onboard? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
 

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Qantas unveils limited edition fashion collection with Martin Grant
October 14, 2020 10:59am
Airline bosses have predicted COVID-19 will halt international travel for years as the flight industry continues to buckle under pandemic pressures.
First it was $787 flights to nowhere, then you could buy the airline’s old booze trolleys stocked with your favourite wine for close to $1000.
Well now, Qantas has dipped their wings into the rag trade with a line of luxurious cashmere sweaters, beach totes and hoddies – with some items costing $425 a pop.
The Australian airline announced on Wednesday its new line of exclusive garments, from hoodies to sweaters, T-shirts and even a $350 beach tote, will go on sale to mark their centenary year.
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Qantas has launched a range of limited-edition athleisure-wear. Source: Supplied
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The new collection, designed by Martin Grant, doesn’t come cheap. Source: Supplied
The new range is designed by Martin Grant, the Aussie behind the airline’s pilot uniforms as well as their First Class pyjamas and amenity kits. This range of luxe athleisure-wear, he says, featrures the carrier’s vintage logos to mark the flying kangaroo’s centenary year.
“This collection is all about classic shapes, comfortable styles and materials that are kind on the environment. But the hero of the designs are the iconic logos that evoke so many fond memories for Australians,” Grant said.
Even the grey T-shirt will set you back $150. Source: Supplied
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A cashmere sweater with the airline’s logo will cost you $425. Source: Supplied
But if you’re in the market for a bargain buy – like the time the airline sold off their famed business class PJs for $25 – you’ll be a little disappointed.
The Cashmere sweater will set you back $425 or 73,910 Qantas Points, a Hoodie will cost a cool $275 and their grey sweatshirt a smidge less at $250, while a simple t-shirt will cost you $150.
Last month, following the airline’s success of selling excess business class pyjama sets, Qantas started flinging fully kitted out booze trolleys for $925.
After retiring the last of its Boeing 747 jets earlier this year, the airline had 1000 of their galley carts stocked and ready to find a new home.
The sale of the new leisure collection comes after Qantas launched its ‘flight to nowhere’ across Australia on the weekend.
The sweatshirt is $250 and comes in grey with a white logo. Source: SuppliedThere is also a $350 beach tote that’s part of the collection. Source: Supplied
With seats starting from $787 for the seven-hour journey over Australia, the 150 passenger flight sold out in a record 10 minutes.
Dubbed the ‘Great Southern Land’ scenic flight, passengers sat on board the airline’s famed ‘Emily’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner on October 10, which is normally reserved for international flying.
The flight soared over some of Australia’s most iconic landmarks including Uluru, Kata Tjuta, the Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Byron Bay and of course Sydney Harbour.
What do you think of the new Qantas range? Tell us in the comments.
 
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