Pay a ticket of Rp. 26 million, passengers of this airline are only treated to instant noodles

CANBERRA, KOMPAS.com – Virgin airlines Australia the middle of the crowd is discussed by social media users, after one passenger tells his experience of flying on the airline from “Kangaroo Country”.

In his upload, the passenger told about the treats he received after buying a business class ticket for 2,500 Australian dollars or the equivalent of Rp. 26 million (assuming an exchange rate of Rp 10,500 per Australian dollar).

Passenger it said, the treats offered by the airline did not cost up to 5 Australian dollars or Rp 52,500.

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“There are two main types of food offered by Virgin Australia. First, Red Wine, cola without sugar, and a snack bar (light snack). Second, Fantastic instant noodles, “wrote the passenger in his Facebook upload, quoted from News.com.au, Thursday (15/10/2020).

The post received various responses from social media users. However, the majority of responses thought that the treats were given very “shocking”.

“My God, I guess this is just kidding. But then I realized, this is real, “wrote a follower of the passenger account.

“This is very surprising. I know this isn’t a big deal, but if you’re paying for a premium product, then you should be receiving a premium quality product, “wrote another follower.

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The upload appeared after the presence of one of the cabin crew Virgin Australia which revealed a memo that the airline management was reducing catering supplies.

“The number of complementary snacks is currently very limited. Without proper control, the snacks will run out in the next few weeks, “wrote the memo.

In the same memo, business class passengers will be provided with a treat. Meanwhile, economy class passengers are given a treat if they ask the crew.

Responding to this, a spokesman for Virgin Australia said, the food served was a new way to reduce interaction between crew and passengers.

“Guest safety and health is always our priority and we have safety standards for passenger travel, thereby reducing the risk of Covid-19, including limiting services while inside. plane, “he said.

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