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SCMP’s Asia desk. (2026, October 2). AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits back. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369583/airasia-chief-mocks-singapore-airlines-food-and-social-media-hits-back?utm_source=rss_feed
SCMP’s Asia desk. “AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits back.” South China Morning Post, 2 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369583/airasia-chief-mocks-singapore-airlines-food-and-social-media-hits-back?utm_source=rss_feed.
SCMP’s Asia desk. “AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits back.” South China Morning Post, October 2, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369583/airasia-chief-mocks-singapore-airlines-food-and-social-media-hits-back?utm_source=rss_feed.
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On Thursday, AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes posted on social media about his recent flight with Singapore Airlines, claiming that while the service and internet were great, their food was poor compared to AirAsia's in-flight meals. He included a photo of his meal, which appeared to be noodles served with beef and vegetables, alongside a picture from inside the Singapore Airlines aircraft. Fernandes’s post drew immediate responses from social media users, many of whom agreed that while Santan, AirAsia’s dining brand, does offer good food options, frequent flight delays remain an issue for passengers. A commenter noted, “Santan food is good, but the delay? Still far from SQ,” highlighting ongoing dissatisfaction with AirAsia's punctuality issues despite its culinary offerings.
