Kulula passengers can now enjoy braai in the sky

It might be of a pie in the sky with lots of smoke and hot air, but Kulula is going out on a wing and a prayer to bring braai to the sky.

A pilot study — the braai-flight — is set to start today and will see South Africa’s “favourite airline”, launch the country’s first mid-sky braai.

The concept is driven by us, South Africans favourite pass time, braaing.

With already a national braai day, the study will determine whether the concept is workable — a plan the company plans to ensure they deliver on.

Company spokesman, Shaun Pozyn said if successful customers would be able to select their “favourite” meat.

And, according to Kulula insiders, you will be able to decide how you want your meat cooked, from medium rare to those serious braai lovers, char grilled.

Pozyn said the airline was also catering for vegetarians.

“People will be able to select a vegetable skewer from the cabin crew and have it braaied in mid-air.”

He said in a recent customer satisfaction survey, when customers were asked what they would rather be doing instead of flying, “braaing” came out as one of the top choices.

“This result did not surprise us since braaing in South Africa is a past time that transcends race, class, culture and age. It is a common ground that unites all South Africans.

“Since we have never been afraid to try new and exciting things and are constantly finding innovative ways to surprise and delight our customers, we have decided to look at the possibility of offering braai catering on board.”

According to Pozyn the typical “on-board” braai would include either a chop, piece of chicken or vegetable skewer flavoured with a unique kulula blend of herbs and spices; a piece of boerewors and a serving of pap and Chakalaka.

“Customers will be able to pre-select and pay for their braai meal at the same time as booking their ticket on the kulula booking platform.”

To watch the video of the first ever braai in the sky, visit kulula’s YouTube page on 2 April.

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