To satisfy flyers, Singapore Airlines to plan ‘no-destination’ flights

The airlines is planning to start flights to nowhere for flyers who have been missing the experience of flying. The move is aimed at boosting revenues for the airline, which, according to a recent Reuters report, plans to cut 4,300 positions, or around 20 percent of its staff, as business takes a hit due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Singapore Airline’s no-destination flights, which will begin by the end of October 2020, will depart and arrive at the same airport, The Straits Times quoted sources as saying.

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The carrier is also exploring a partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board under which passengers will be allowed to pay for such flights partially with tourism credits.

Sixty percent of respondents also said they would prefer the duration of the flight to be around two hours. Refusing to confirm the development, a Singapore Airlines spokesperson told Straits Times, “SIA is considering several initiatives that would allow us to continue engaging both our customers and members of the public.”