AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits back
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has caused a stir online after taking aim at Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) in-flight meals, claiming the food served by the carrier lagged behind his own airline’s offerings. “Just flew with Singapore Airlines, couldn’t get AirAsia, service was great, internet amazing, food was poor, Santan is far far better and crew admitted. Great flight but we are not far off,”…
Tony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia, recently sparked a social media debate by criticizing Singapore Airlines' in-flight meals. In a post shared on Thursday, Fernandes claimed that while Singapore Airlines' service was "great" and its internet was "amazing," the food was "poor." He specifically referenced AirAsia's Santan brand as a better alternative.
The post, featuring a photo of Fernandes' meal and himself on a Singapore Airlines flight, quickly garnered attention. Although some social media users agreed with Fernandes' assessment of AirAsia's food, most believed passengers prioritize other factors like punctuality, reliability, and service quality. Complaints about delays and cancellations were a common theme in the comments, with many stating that AirAsia's flight performance was subpar.
In response, Singapore Airlines, which was named the world's best airline of 2026 by Skytrax, unveiled a new menu called SIA Chef’s Selection. The menu, introduced in August, offers over 100 dishes across all cabin classes, with options ranging from oriental-style fish to Indonesian jackfruit opor. The airline claims the menu was developed based on customer feedback, evolving preferences, and emerging dining trends.
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