A group of schoolchildren with an interest in aviation were treated to a special two-hour 'flight to nowhere' in which they got to learn all the secrets of the trade while in the skies.
Japanese airline Peach, a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), held an 'Aviation Class in the Sky' where the kids were joined by pilots, cabin crew and aircraft dispatchers to learn just what it takes to operate a flight.
Over 120 people were onboard the flight which flew on a round-trip from Kansai Airport, Osaka, over the likes of Seto Inland Sea, Fukuoka, and Shikoku’s Cape Ashizuri and Cape Muroto.
During the flight pilots and cabin crew offered the kids some insight into what it takes to make it in the industry, as well as sharing facts on how a flight operates.
As part of the programme, children were shown how to prepare a flight plan as well as learning about the various different roles on offer.
The airline says that Covid-19 health and safety measures were in place for the flight.
The special flight was chartered by organisation Kansai Aviation Boy Scouts, which has previously teamed up with the airline for the likes of aviation classes and workplace observation.
Flights to nowhere have emerged as a trend during the pandemic as airlines look to create fun experiences for passengers amidst ongoing travel restrictions - and they're proving popular.
For example, EVA Air held a three-hour Hello Kitty themed flight, while Australian airline Qantas announced a 'flight to nowhere' over Australian landscapes which sold out in 10 minutes, leading it to subsequently launch a ' flight to somewhere ' with special sightseeing experiences.
Some airlines have also been creative due to having their planes grounded.
Singapore Airlines transformed one of its A380 aircraft into a pop-up restaurant, complete with its in-flight menu, while Thai Airways opted for a similar concept when it opened an aircraft-themed restaurant in its Bangkok headquarters office.
The airline transformed its canteen and kitted it out to look like the inside of one its cabins. Diners sat in aircraft seats and tucked into dishes from the in-flight menus, on furniture that was made from old aircraft parts.
