Scoot announced an increase in flight frequencies to popular destinations across Asia and Australia, responding to higher demand for the Northern Winter season starting in November 2024
Singapore, 28 September 2024 – Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, revealed plans to increase flight frequencies to several destinations in response to anticipated higher demand during the Northern Winter season. Starting in November 2024, Scoot will add extra weekly flights to Chiang Mai and Hanoi, with services growing from 10 to 11 times and five to six times weekly, respectively.
By December 2024, Scoot will also increase services to Perth from 13 to 14 times weekly, while flights to Melbourne will rise from 12 to 13 times weekly, before reaching twice-daily services by January 2025. Additionally, three more weekly flights will be added to Seoul (Incheon) via Taipei, making it a daily service, while flights to Tokyo (Narita) via Taipei will increase to 14 times weekly.
In Southeast Asia, destinations such as Davao, Balikpapan, and Makassar will see additional flights operated by Scoot’s Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Davao’s services will rise from seven to nine times weekly, while Balikpapan and Makassar will both increase from three to four times weekly. Scoot also launched daily flights to Subang, Malaysia, on 1 September 2024, with upcoming services to Kertajati in Indonesia and Malacca, Malaysia, set to begin in late September and October 2024, respectively.
However, in line with its network optimisation efforts, Scoot will be suspending its service to Ningbo, with the final flight scheduled for 26 October 2024. Scoot’s Chief Commercial Officer, Calvin Chan, stated, “We are excited to offer more flights to destinations like Australia, Japan, and South Korea to meet growing demand during the festive season. Scoot remains committed to providing our customers with greater convenience and enjoyable travel experiences.”
About Scoot
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), launched in June 2012 and merged with Tigerair Singapore in 2017. With a fleet of over 50 aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A320s, and Embraer E190-E2 jets, Scoot serves 70 destinations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. The airline has carried over 82 million passengers and is recognized for its safety standards, having achieved top ratings in COVID-19 audits and gaining IATA membership in 2022. As part of the SIA group, Scoot offers KrisFlyer miles and strives to deliver a safe, affordable, and innovative travel experience with its signature “Scootitude.”
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