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New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Cloud nine wedding: Aviation enthusiasts say 'I Do' aboard 747 jumbo jet
FUJAIRAH: High above the clouds, aviation enthusiasts Sam Chui and Fiona Pang turned their dream into reality by tying the knot aboard a Boeing 747-400, transforming a symbol of flight into their wedding venue. The couple transformed their shared passion into an airborne celebration, marking a rare wedding held on a jumbo jet, according to Gulf News. Nearly 100 seats were removed to create an aisle, dance floor and event space inside the iconic aircraft. Pang, a former flight attendant, trained on the Boeing 747 at the start of her aviation journey and the couple chose the aircraft as a symbolic tribute to their love and careers. Chartered via Aquiline International, the only 747-400 passenger operator in the UAE, the 90-minute flight departed Fujairah and cruised over the Gulf of Oman as guests explored the cockpit and upper deck. While the final bill is still being calculated, Chui said that fuel for the jumbo jet alone cost about US$20,000 (RM85,000) per hour, not including airport charges, catering or décor.
CairoScene
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Aviation Influencer Marries Aboard Boeing 747 Over the UAE
In a rare airborne celebration, a Boeing 747 was transformed into a wedding venue as guests explored the aircraft mid-flight over the Gulf of Oman, complete with dancing, speeches, and surprises. If your wedding doesn't include a cockpit tour at 28,000 feet... is it even love? Aviation influencer Sam Chui and airline professional Fiona Pang just redefined high-flying romance by getting married aboard a chartered Boeing 747-400, mid-air over the UAE. Yes, really. The couple transformed the legendary 'Queen of the Skies' into a one-of-a-kind flying wedding venue. Nearly 100 seats were stripped out to make way for an aisle, dance floor, and enough space for cake-cutting, speeches, and a first dance — all during a 90-minute cruise above the Gulf of Oman. The flight took off from Fujairah International Airport, where guests checked in with custom boarding passes, sipped Arabic coffee, and lounged pre-boarding in true aviation style. Airport monitors flashed congratulatory messages, and once airborne, guests were encouraged to explore every corner of the plane — from the cockpit and upper deck to the crew rest area. The flight was operated by Aquiline International, the UAE's only operator of a passenger-configured Boeing 747-400. It was more than just a showstopper: the aircraft has deep personal meaning for the couple. Fiona once trained on the 747 as a flight attendant, while Sam built his entire career celebrating aircraft like this one. Weddings on commercial jumbo jets are exceedingly rare — especially in this part of the world. The final cost hasn't been revealed, but just the fuel alone can run over USD 20,000 per hour. And that's before you count airport fees, inflight catering, and those sky-high floral arrangements. Originally planned for April, the couple postponed the wedding due to personal reasons. But when the big day finally came, it soared.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aviation influencer's wedding aboard Boeing 747 takes love to the skies. Watch video
An aviation influencer and his partner celebrated the best day of their lives by exchanging vows aboard a Boeing 747-400 soaring above the United Arab Emirates on July 12.'Love is in the air. Welcome to our 747 Sky Wedding flight. Memories of a lifetime for both of us,' read the caption of an Instagram video post shared by Sam Chui and Fiona Pang, documenting highlights from their wedding held thousands of feet in the sky. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Chui (@samchui)advertisementAround 100 seats were removed from the aircraft as it was reimagined as an airborne wedding venue - complete with an aisle for the bridal walk, a dance floor, and a space for speeches and celebrations, Gulf News reports. Speaking to Gulf News about their love story, Sam said, 'We were very lucky that we both work in aviation, and this airplane - Boeing 747 - is the plane that introduced us to aviation and made us fall in love with it. It's synonymous with the golden age of aviation.'The festivities began on the ground at Fujairah International Airport, where around 60 guests were welcomed with Arabic coffee, personalised boarding passes, and congratulatory messages displayed on digital airport monitors. A private lounge was also arranged for the attendees, who also explored every nook and corner of the aircraft while on the 90-minute flight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Chui (@samchui)'We wanted our guests to really feel the aircraft and experience it as their own. Some had never flown on a 747. They explored the crew rest area, the aft galley, and the flight deck,' Sam about the cost involved in organising such an event, Sam said that fuel for a 747 might amount to $20,000 approximately every hour. Other expenses include airport fees apart from food and decor.'But the cost doesn't matter. The experience is priceless,' he added.- Ends
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Influencer Sam Chui Hosts 'Sky Wedding' Aboard Boeing 747: "Love Is In The Air"
Sam Chui, one of the world's most prominent aviation content creators, recently marked his special day with a 'Sky Wedding' aboard a chartered Boeing 747-400. Mr Chui and his bride-to-be, Fiona, a flight attendant, celebrated their union with a uniquely aviation-themed ceremony, flying high with friends and family onboard. The couple took off from Fujairah International Airport (FJR) in the UAE aboard a chartered Boeing 747-400 on July 12, Gulf News reported. With their guests on board, the plane took off at 6:30 PM and flew over the Gulf of Oman for approximately 95 minutes before returning to Fujairah by 8:04 PM. Mr Chui described the day as "the best day of our lives" and shared highlights on Instagram, showcasing the festive atmosphere on the plane. A video clip showed the couple, dressed in white, walking hand in hand down a red carpet before boarding the jumbo jet. "Love is in the Air. Welcome to our 747 Sky Wedding flight. Memories of a lifetime for both of us," the video was captioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Chui (@samchui) The Boeing 747-400 was transformed into an all-white wedding venue, where friends and family gathered to celebrate the couple's special day. To create a unique celebration space, nearly 100 seats were removed from the Boeing 747-400, making way for an aisle, a dance floor, and areas for cake-cutting, the first dance, and wedding speeches. Thousands of feet in the air, they danced, toasted, and played games together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Chui (@samchui) "We're very happy. It was really the best day of our lives. We were very lucky that we both work in aviation, and this airplane — Boeing 747 — is the plane that introduced us to aviation and made us fall in love with it. It's synonymous with the golden age of aviation," Mr Chui told Gulf News. "We wanted our guests to really feel the aircraft and experience it as their own. Some had never flown on a 747. They explored the crew rest area, the aft galley, and the flight deck," Mr Chui added. The couple received a flood of congratulatory messages from their nearly one million fans. Fans praised the unique celebration, with comments like "What a dream!" and "Love is really in the air."
