Unexpected Tooth‑in‑a‑Meal on a Sun‑Sly Journey
Picture this: you’re halfway to Melbourne, munching on a rice dish, and suddenly you bite into what feels like a dentist’s surprise. Think Wolverine meets buffet.
Who’s the unlucky passenger?
- Bradley Button – an Aussie who was on Flight SQ248 from Wellington back to Melbourne.
- He was just returning from a quick visit to a friend in the Southern Hemisphere.
The creepy discovery
Mid‑flight, while enjoying a hearty portion of rice, Mr. Button swallows a hard morsel. When he spits it out, it turns out to be a light‑coloured object that resembles a tooth – not to be confused with the new dental floss innovation.
He promptly snapped a photo of the weird “tooth” and took a quick still to the crew for reference.
Crash‑course into the aftermath
- SIA handed him an A$75 voucher (about S$72.60) that only works for duty‑free items onboard.
- He’s already filed a formal complaint and given SIA a shot at making things right.
- The airline claims the meal was supplied by their Melbourne caterer and has forwarded the suspect object to a lab for a thorough check.
Airline’s stand‑by‑cattle‑soft apology
“We sincerely apologise for this negative experience and any inconvenience caused,” a SIA spokesperson told The Straits Times. “We expect all our meals to meet consistently high standards, and we’re disappointed in this discovery.”
Once the lab results arrive, SIA will decide on a fitting remedy. For now, Mr. Button hopes the airline can pull the right check‑mate to smooth things over.
TL;DR
An Aussie food‑traveler hit a “tooth” while eating a rice dish on a SIA flight. SIA offers a voucher, sends the object for analysis, and vows to improve its meal quality.
