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2024
Scoot Expands its Network to Padang, Phu Quoc and Shantou
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced the launch of three new flight services to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Padang in Indonesia and Shantou in China. Flights to Phu Quoc and Padang will commence on 20 December 2024 and 6 January 2025, respectively, and will be operated on the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft while flights to Shantou will be begin on 16 January 2025 on the Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot Offer Over 420,000 Discounted Tickets at Largest-Ever Time To Fly Travel Fair
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) popular Time To Fly travel fair returns in October 2024, offering discounts on more than 200,000 Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class round-trip tickets from Singapore to 78 global destinations. Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, will also offer discounts on 220,000 ScootPlus and Economy Class one-way tickets to 57 destinations across its network during the fair.
Scoot Announces Network Adjustments for Northern Winter Season to Support Stronger Travel Demand
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced adjustments to its network in anticipation of stronger demand during the Northern Winter season.
Scoot Delivers a Slice of Home to Singaporeans Living in Japan this National Day
In the lead up to National Day 2024, Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), brought a taste of home to 50 Singaporeans in Japan for a heartwarming #ScootHomecoming dinner.
Scoot Welcomes its Third and Fourth Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft Alongside More Destinations in Southeast Asia
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced today that it will receive its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in Singapore in September and October 2024. The third aircraft is named Jalan-Jalan, while the fourth aircraft is named Travel Kaki.
Scoot's First Embraer E190-E2 Commences Operations
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today started operating its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft with a launch event at Singapore Changi Airport.
Scoot’s First E190-E2 Aircraft Touches Down in Singapore
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today welcomed its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at Singapore Changi Airport.
Scoot Unveils First Six Southeast Asian Destinations on its New E190-E2, including New Destinations Koh Samui and Sibu
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today unveiled six Southeast Asian destinations that its fleet of new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft will fly to. These include new destinations Koh Samui and Sibu, as well as existing destinations in Malaysia and Thailand including Hat Yai, Kuantan, Krabi, and Miri.
Scoot named 'Value Airline of The Year' at 2024 Air Transport World Airline Industry Achievement Awards
Scoot, SIA's low cost subsidiary, has been named the 'Value Airline of The Year' at the 2024 Air Transport World Airline Industry Achievement Awards.
2023
Scoot Launches “Scoot With Heart” to Champion Meaningful Connections
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announces the launch of Scoot With Heart, a campaign that champions the value of human connections and facilitates meaningful reunions via travel.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot Set Target to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for 5% of Total Fuel Requirements by 2030
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two airlines within the SIA Group portfolio of carriers, today announced their target of replacing 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030.
Scoot Participates in SIA’s Time to Fly Travel Fair to Offer Even Greater Value
Scoot announces its participation in SIA’s annual Time to Fly travel fair, from 3 to 5 November 2023, at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Halls 405 and 406.
Scoot Awarded Best Low-Cost Carrier at TTG Travel Awards and Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has been awarded “Best Low-Cost Carrier” at the TTG Travel Awards and Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.
Scootin’ Back to China and Other Popular Summer Holiday Destinations
Scoot will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with further relaxation of border restrictions. Scoot will also ramp up flight frequencies across its network, particularly to popular destinations for summer travels.
Scoot to add Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft to Drive Growth and Enhance Network Connectivity
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with aircraft lessor, Azorra, to add nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to support its network growth strategy.
2022
Scoot Attains International Air Transport Association (IATA) Membership
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has attained full International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership. Only airlines that meet IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards for safety in airline operations are eligible for IATA’s membership.
Scoot into Your Winter Holidays with New Route Launches, More Flights to North Asia and on the Pikachu Jet
Scoot continues to support a surge in travel demand with more flights to Greater China, Japan and South Korea and new flights to Lombok and Makassar, Indonesia. From November, Pokémon fans can look forward to more chances to experience the special flights on their next holiday.
Scoot Recognised as Leading Low-Cost Carrier for Passenger and Cargo Services
Scoot wins World Airline Award for “Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Carrier”, TTG Travel Awards for “Best Low-Cost Carrier”, and AFLAS Awards for “Best Low-Cost Air Cargo Carrier”
Scoot Launches Pokémon Air Adventures and its First Ever Pokémon-themed Pikachu Jet Flights out of Singapore, Just in Time for the Upcoming September and Year-end Holidays
In the spirit of celebrating a decade of flights, Scoot is the first ASEAN airline to partner with The Pokémon Company (TPC) to provide customers with one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Commencing 9 September 2022, the Pikachu Jet will operate two scheduled flights per month.
Scoot’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Its Largest Ever Ticket Giveaway
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Scoot is hosting its largest flight ticket giveaway ever: 10,000 free tickets. Ten lucky passengers on selected flights between 1 June to 31 August will each win a return trip or their next flight.
Scoot Kickstarts a Ten-tastic Anniversary with its Largest Network Sale Ever
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), celebrates ten years of flights this June and, to kick off celebrations, has launched its biggest-ever network sale with more than 200,000 super-discounted seats.
Scoot Broadens Horizons with the Launch of Flights to Jeju, South Korea
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has launched sales of passenger services to Jeju, South Korea. Commencing 15 June 2022, the three-times weekly non-stop flight service will be Scoot’s second destination to South Korea.
2021
Scoot Expands Europe Network to London Gatwick Airport
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently named the World’s Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline, celebrates yet another milestone with the announcement of a new service between Singapore and London’s Gatwick Airport via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Scoot to Operate Non-Stop Singapore-Berlin Return Flights with Expansion of Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes
Scoot will resume three-times-weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Berlin on 19 October 2021, following Singapore’s expansion of its Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) arrangements. Scoot will also increase the frequency of its non-VTL Singapore-Athens-Berlin return flights to four-times-weekly, with effect from 17 October 2021. Consequently, from 19 October 2021, Scoot will operate daily between Singapore and Berlin.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot Awarded Skytrax 5-Star Health and Safety Rating
Singapore Airlines and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax Covid-19 Airline Safety Audit. This follows a comprehensive assessment of their health and safety measures across the entire travel journey. Scoot is also the first low-cost carrier in the world to get this 5-Star rating from Skytrax.
Lions Befrienders Partners Scoot to be First Community Care/Social Service in Singapore to Allow Cabin Crew to Work From Home During Quarantine & Telebefriend Socially Isolated Seniors
Supported by the Agency for Integrated Care and Public Service Division, this initiative allows cabin crew to telebefriend socially-isolated seniors, support the manpower needs in community care and social services, whilst actively contributing to the economy during the pandemic, minimising the loss in productivity and income.
Scoot’s First A321neo Aircraft Takes Flight to Bangkok
Scoot welcomed the entry into service of its new single-aisle Airbus A321neo aircraft, as it made its inaugural flight from Singapore to Bangkok. Subsequently in August, Scoot will deploy the A321neo on its Singapore-Cebu and Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City routes.
SIA Group Launches Voluntary Carbon Offset Programme For All Customers
The Singapore Airlines Group launched a voluntary carbon offset programme, which will enable customers across its passenger and cargo airlines, including Scoot, to offset their own carbon emissions via dedicated microsites.
Scoot Brings Singapore’s Hawker Favourites From The Streets to The Skies
Scoot unlocks more menu possibilities for the low-cost traveller by adopting a new box packaging to introduce gravy-rich and soupy dishes. This represents an exciting expansion to the Scoot Café inflight menu, which brings the best of Singapore’s multi-faceted hawker culture to customers.
Singapore Airlines Group Commits To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group today announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. Further details on SIA’s sustainability initiatives can be found in this backgrounder.
Scoot Becomes World’s First Low-Cost Carrier Awarded Diamond Status in Global Airline Health Safety Audit
Scoot has been awarded the Diamond status in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying global audit of airlines, becoming the first low-cost carrier (LCC) in the world to be accorded this highest attainable standard.
Scoot Trials New Digital Solutions for COVID-19 Tests and Verification at Check-in
Two new digital initiatives being trialled by Scoot will offer customers a one-stop solution for COVID-19 pre-departure tests and a more seamless process when verifying their test results.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SilkAir Operate First Flights with Full Set of Vaccinated Pilots and Cabin Crew
Scoot is the first low-cost carrier in the world to operate a flight with a full complement of vaccinated pilots and cabin crew.