THAI AIRWAYS OPENS PLANE-THEMED RESTAURANT

THAI AIRWAYS has transformed a former staff cafeteria at its headquarters in Bangkok into a plane-themed restaurant for flying enthusiasts missing the travel experience.

The restaurant seeks to re-create the in-flight experience. Diners enter and exit the restaurant via mobile airstairs, where they are greeted by cabin crew members dressed in full uniform, who scan their souvenir boarding passes before seating them at a table.

The seats are converted from the airline’s iconic purple, orange and pink plane seats (there is also a bean bag seating area), and the tables are constructed from old plane and engine parts. Both economy and business seating is available, with corresponding meals on the menu.

The national carrier has grounded most of its planes due to the coronavirus crisis, and filed for bankruptcy protection in May. It has also opened its flight simulators to the public. thaiairways.com