Tony Fernandes flies SIA after missing AirAsia flight, says ‘service was great, internet amazing’, gives its food a thumbs-down
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes publicly praised Singapore Airlines for its service and internet connectivity but criticized the quality of its in-flight meals. This feedback follows recent social media discussions regarding the consistency of airline catering services.
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Public criticism from industry leaders highlights the competitive pressure on premium airlines to maintain high service standards.
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 — AirAsia’s co-founder Tony Fernandes has praised Singapore Airlines (SIA) for its service while criticising its food.
In an Instagram post on Thursday (Oct 1), Fernandes shared photos of himself onboard a Singapore Airlines flight.
He said he took the SIA flight because he was unable to get an AirAsia flight.
“Service was great, internet amazing,” wrote Fernandes in his post caption, before adding that the “food was poor”.
His carousel post included a picture of his in-flight meal, which appeared to show some noodles in a red gravy with beef and vegetables.
Fernandes went on to praise AirAsia’s in-flight catering service, Santan, calling it “far far better” and claiming the cabin crew agreed.
He concluded that it a was “great flight”, but that AirAsia was “not far off”.
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