Fans of Singapore Airlines can still enjoy features of national carrier's world-class services with minimal environmental impact
This story was updated on October 6, 2020.
Earlier this month, we reported on Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) possible plans to launch “flights to nowhere”, which would take passengers on an approximately three-hour journey to and from Changi Airport for a sight-seeing flight experience.
The news caused quite a stir, with many raising concerns about the environmental impact these flights may have. This includes SG Climate Rally, which published a statement imploring the travel industry to question if carbon-intensive travel is a sustainable source of revenue for the country, as well as Peta, which addressed Singapore Airlines in an open letter calling for vegan meals onboard these “flights” to offset carbon emissions.
Now, it appears the national carrier has scrapped these plans in favour of more environmentally-friendly initiatives to sustain the business while offering Singaporeans a taste of their in-flight services and dining experiences. Here’s what to expect: