Santan Brings Affordable Dining Options to AirAsia Flights

By Ivan PetrenkoJan 21, 2025 06:31 AMNews
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Santan, the in-flight dining service for AirAsia, has introduced a refreshed menu, offering meal combos starting from five Malaysian ringgit and ninety sen. On short-haul flights lasting less than seventy-five minutes, passengers can enjoy light snacks paired with beverages for just four Malaysian ringgit and ninety sen, making satisfying meals available even on budget-friendly journeys. For longer routes, Santan has included options like Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak sets, priced from ten Malaysian ringgit, which provide a more fulfilling dining experience without greatly increasing travel costs.

In addition to its value combos, Santan has unveiled a celebratory menu to honor the Lunar New Year, including the Eight Treasure Rice Bowl. Available from the twentieth of January, twenty twenty-five, this dish features symbolic components like Claypot Chicken, Bok Choy, and Ginkgo Nuts, symbolizing wealth and wellness. The addition of culturally significant meals represents an effort to improve the dining experience by balancing affordability with meaningful gastronomic traditions during flights.

The revised menu creates new opportunities for travelers, particularly those seeking economical ways to upgrade their trips. Low-priced snack and meal bundles tackle the usual frustration of expensive in-flight dining while still delivering quality and choice. Moreover, the inclusion of culturally inspired meals enables passengers to experience a closer connection to the regions they are visiting or departing from, adding richness and enjoyment to their overall journey.

For frugal travelers, these offerings make air journeys more reasonable and pleasant. Reserving these meals in advance ensures passengers not only save money but also enjoy faster service, reducing inconvenience. Flyers on extended routes, especially, benefit from a varied menu catering to individual tastes, ensuring a more personalized and gratifying experience during their trip.

This change highlights how airlines are reshaping the travel experience by prioritizing affordable and thoughtful dining. By addressing passengers’ demand for economical, high-quality food and embracing cultural themes, Santan has raised the bar for in-flight dining. For travelers, it translates into improved comfort, greater value, and a chance to explore regional cuisines even at cruising altitude.

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