Jumaat, Januari 23, 2009

Everything but the turbulence at an airline diner in Taipei

Imagine boarding a plane without security checks or even tickets and more importantly, there's more than just fish or chicken for dinner.

Taiwan is known for its themed restaurants, including one modeled after a hospital ward and two that seat customers on toilet bowls.

Since November, the restaurant has been packing in the passengers, who sit in soft speckled blue seats with headrests covered in white napkins and under oval-shaped windows. Baggage compartments hang overhead.

Owner Yang Mao-hui figured that he could ride some of the Airbus A380's publicity, by offering a simulated experience


Pictures: REUTERS