Stefan Wood, director of Singapore Air Charter, is confident there will be a high demand for this “fly-around” experience. According to a survey of 308 people, 75% of respondents were willing to pay to sit on the flight more than once, 60% wanted a flight time of about 2 hours. About 50% of respondents could pay 210 USD for an economy seat, while 40% thought 430 USD was a reasonable amount for a business class seat.
Singapore Airlines will resume commercial flights for domestic passengers at the end of October, but without destinations.
The national airline may work with the Tourism Board to help customers pay for their travel with a travel credit card. The card was introduced after the island nation's tourism industry was severely damaged by the pandemic. The Singapore government wants to revive the economy by encouraging citizens to explore the country through the SingapoRediscovers campaign, which distributes a series of travel vouchers.
STARBOX gift box for passengers who buy "Fly to the Moon" tickets with StarLux Airlines
Flights to nowhere have become increasingly popular in recent months, with airlines finding creative ways to promote the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Starlux Airlines, a Taiwanese airline, recently introduced flights to nowhere as a “Fly to the Moon” opportunity. Passengers can book tickets for October 1 and 2, the Mid-Autumn Festival, to see the moon.
ANA has operated Hawaii-themed sightseeing flights on three A380 "Flying Honu" aircraft.
In addition to providing passengers with a new sightseeing experience, the service also helps airlines operate their grounded fleets and maintain their machines. All Nippon Airways (ANA), a Japanese airline, has operated Hawaii-themed sightseeing flights on three A380 "Flying Honu" aircraft: the ANA Blue Hawaiian Sky, the ANA Emerald Green Hawaiian Ocean, and the ANA Sunset Orange Hawaiian Sunset. The first flight lasted 90 minutes on August 22, with 334 passengers selected by lottery.
