Scoot to fly first Dreamliner in November 2014

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot will start flying Boeing 787 Dreamliner in November 2014 and CEO Campbell Wilson promises that the cost savings will be passed to customers:

"It's a game changer for us, not only in terms of fuel savings and price savings we can offer, but also the flexibility it gives us to fly to different places," said Campbell in a CNBC interview. "We have seen very clearly that lower airfares stimulate more demand and that fills our aircrafts and help us to earn money. So we will remain price competitive, but we may not pass all of it," he added.

Scoot is currently using Boeing 777 aircraft obtained from its parent company, Singapore Airlines. Scoot is planning to retire all six of its Boeing 777-200ERs by the middle of 2015 and move to an 'all-Boeing 787' fleet, following the delivery of the first of ten Boeing 787-9s in November 2014 and the first of ten Boeing 787-8s in mid-2015.

Scoot currently operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Shenyang, Nanjing, Qingdao, Seoul and Hong Kong.

Scoot Promotion 2013: Scoot to Sydney from SGD 188

Singapore based low-cost, long haul airline Scoot is offering one of the cheapest air ticket prices to Sydney from Singapore. And as if this is not already enough, the airline is now offering cheaper flight promotion to Sydney with fares as low as $188! This "from $188" price is for one-way travel in Economy class out of Singapore only and checked baggage, food and inflight entertainment are not included in the price. If you want to fly in Business Class of Scoot named ScootBiz, the deal price starts from just SGD 398 with FREE lounge access!

And this Scoot flight deal is not for a distant travel period late in 2014. It is for travel period from now to 31 March 2014 (with some blackout periods like during school holidays and event periods of course).

You need to hurry up if you want to enjoy these cheap flights to Sydney because sale ends on 9 October, 11:59pm (SG time) or until seats sell out.

Visit Scoot To Sydney from SGD188 for details.

Other than this deal, Scoot also brought Scoot O'Clock back where you can win Scoot tickets to Sydney! In September, Mediacorp artist, Elvin Ng flew Scoot to Sydney to join the Blackmores Running Festival. He enjoyed the flight and the whole Sydney journey and took so much photos!

Here's a chance to experience Sydney like how Elvin did! Just guess the exact time Elvin took the photo, right down to the exact second and comment your answers below (eg. 04:35:08 pm), first one to guess the correct timing wins a Scoot ticket* to beautiful Sydney Australia!

If no one gets the exact time, we'll be choosing the closest answer! Be sure to get your answers by 11:59 pm (GMT+8), 3 October 2013. Ready? Go! 

Visit Scoot O'Clock for details.

Budget flights from Singapore to Hong Kong by Scoot

Looking for cheap flights to Hong Kong from Singapore? Singapore based long haul budget airline Scoot is expanding its network with addition of flights to Hong Kong from Singapore on November 15th. The new service, for which the tickets will go on sale from 09:00 AM on September 30, will start as five times weekly and is planned to be ramped up to daily flights in December.

The budget flights will depart from Singapore Changi International Airport at 01:30 and arrive to Hong Kong International Airport at 05.25. Return flights from Hong Kong will depart at 06.50 and touch down in Singapore at 10.35. All these plans are subject to government approval.

“Scoot is thrilled to fly between Singapore and Hong Kong, linking these two exciting and vibrant cities" said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot. "Singapore travelers love Hong Kong for its distinctive cuisine and unique shopping experience. With Scoot’s low fares, you’ll have plenty of cash left in your wallet to indulge in Hong Kong’s dim sum delights. And once you’re fuelled up, you can exercise away those extra calories with a day of unbeatable shopping options. For the budget-conscious traveler, flying with Scoot is an easy choice to make. Whatever your travel plans are in Hong Kong, Scoot is delighted to be a part of it. Soak up the Scootitude flying experience the moment you step onto our aircraft and find out why flying Scoot is such a unique travel adventure. It’s time to start Scootin’ outta here to Hong Kong!”

Scoot operates medium and long haul budget flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Shenyang, Nanjing, Qingdao and Seoul, with Hong Kong commencing shortly. 

CASE in dispute with Scoot over refunds for duplicate bookings

Duplicate flight bookings may occur when you accidentally select the payment tab twice, or if the system fails to register a successful transaction. When this rare problem appears with an airline you may be surprised like one Scoot passenger who was billed $1,363, twice the amount for the flights he had booked.

In case of dublicate bookings, the airline refunds the passanger for one of the bookings but this may take some time (measured in months). But refund may not be the case with all incidents according to a Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) press release. CASE got into dispute with budget airline Scoot over refunds for duplicate bookings.

According to CASE press release, over the last three years, it has received 23 complaints from customers who were charged double for a budget flight when booking online. According to CASE out of the four airlines involved, Scoot, which received three complaints, was the only one which did not offer a refund.

A month earlier than the Scoot customer above, another passenger made a duplicate booking and later tried to contact the company repeatedly for a refund, but has not heard from the airline so far. Another was able to reach Scoot with Case's help, and transfer the second booking for a small fee.

But Sccot denies the allegations and says "as long as the names, flights and travel dates are identical, one of the bookings will be refunded."

The other three airlines - Jetstar, AirAsia and Tigerair - offer full refunds for duplicate bookings, although it can take as long as two months. Airline staff urged customers to call up and check on their bookings if they encounter errors online, instead of trying to re-book.

"Don't assume it didn't go through just because you didn't get your itinerary. Always call the airline first," said a Jetstar call centre officer to the The Strait Times.

Agoda.com and Scoot join to offer easy hotel booking

Asia's leading online hotel booking site Agoda.com and Singapore based long haul budget airline Scoot has announced a partnership that will allow customers of Scoot to book hotels at their destination without ever leaving the Scoot Airlines website.

Scoot, the low-cost long haul arm of Singapore Airlines competing with Air Asia X and Jetstar Asia is a young airline launched in November 2011 and had its first flight just a year ago to Sydney from Singapore. Scoot now operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok,Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qingdao, Nanjing, and Seoul.

With Scoot - Agoda.com partnership, customer visiting www.flyscoot.com/hotels can browse thousands of hotels from Agoda.com’s inventory and book rooms worldwide, taking advantage of Agoda.com’s Lowest Price Guarantee.

Speaking of the deal, Ernst Hemmer, Agoda.com’s Director Commercial said: “The partnership between Agoda.com and Scoot makes sense on many levels. Both companies put great value on providing a seamless and stress-free customer experience, and both strive to be easily reachable and connected, making travel affordable and accessible to travelers looking for great deals.”

Scoot’s growth since its maiden flight in June 2012 has been rapid – from a business plan to an operating airline in less than a year, the company now operates five Boeing 777-200 aircraft, with 20 Boeing 787’s on order.

“At FlyScoot.com, our guests can enjoy a one-stop service to book air tickets, as well as add-on services such as baggage allowance, seat assignment, meals, ScooTV inflight entertainment, blankets & eye-masks, premium lounge access, ScootProtect Travel Insurance and now, ScootStays that offers affordable accommodation worldwide,” said Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s CEO. “We’re pleased to leverage on Agoda.com’s extensive hotel inventory and user-friendly booking engine, and we will continue to work with different partners to help our guests tailor the best value travel experience possible!”

Agoda.com is "The" hotel booking site when it comes to best offers, promotions and last minute deals in Asia - Pacific region.

Scoot flights from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot currently operates operates flights on medium and long-haul routes from Singapore. The airline currently flies to 11 destinations : Gold Coast, Sydney, Qingdao, Shenyang, Tianjin, Nanjing, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok.

The Scoot currently operates Boeing 777-200 ER  aircraft which offers Economy (Fly, FlyBag and FlyBagEat) and Business Class (ScootBiz) seats.

Scoot departs from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 (T1) to these destinations. Some destinations like Seoul, Tokyo and Shenyang are via other cities.

Here is the list of these destinations and frequency of budget flights offered by Scoot:

From Singapore to Bangkok	-	Daily	Direct
From Singapore to Sydney	-	Daily	Direct
From Singapore to Gold Coast	-	5X per week	Direct
From Singapore to Nanjing	-	3X per week	Direct
From Singapore to Qingdao	-	3X per week	Direct
From Singapore to Shenyang	-	3X per week	via Qingdao
From Singapore to Tianjin	-	4X per week	Direct
From Singapore to Taipei	-	3X per week	Direct
From Singapore to Tokyo-Narita	-	3X per week	via Taipei
From Singapore to Seoul-Incheon(*)	-	3X per week	via Taipei
From Singapore to Hong Kong (**)	-	5X per week	Direct

Where Scoot Airlines fly?

(*) - Scoot is the only airline offering cheap flights from Singapore to Seoul.
(**) - Starting on November 15th 2013.

Flights from Singapore to Seoul by Scoot

At last we have a cheap flight from Singapore to Seoul: Singapore based low-cost, long haul airline Scoot has launched its inaugural flight from Singapore to Seoul on 12 june 2013. Scoot's budget flight from Singapore to Seoul is the only low-cost flight between Singapore and Seoul, the capital and largest metropolis of Korea!

Seoul is one of Asia's hottest destinations, gaining more popularity thanks to Korean wave. It offers great shopping, sight-seeing and eating opportunities and is a city to visit. Scoot's Singapore - Seoul flights add Seoul as the 11th city to the Scoot's network.

Scoot will operate thrice-weekly service on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays from Singapore Changi Airport to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, transiting Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport en route. As a consequence, Scoot’s frequency between Singapore and Taipei will also increase from seven to 10 per week.

“Taipei is an important hub for us, with 10 flights per week to Singapore, daily flights to Tokyo and three flights per week to Seoul. The timing of these new frequencies between Singapore and Taipei complement those of our existing services.Scoot now offers both mid-night and mid-day services ex-Singapore to Taipei, and both afternoon and night-time departures ex-Taipei back to Singapore, providing guests even more choice,” added Campbell.

Flight Schedules – to and from Seoul

Flights from Singapore to Seoul (via Taipei)

TZ 206 (Wed, Fri, Sun)	Depart	Arrive
Singapore to Taipei	1.35pm	6.15pm
Taipei to Seoul	7.15pm	10.35pm

Flights from Seoul to Singapore (via Taipei)

TZ 205 (Wed, Fri, Sun)	Depart	Arrive
Seoul to Taipei	11.45pm	1.25am(+1)
Taipei to Singapore	2.25am (+1)	6.45am (+1)

Flight Schedules – between Singapore and Taipei

Flights from Singapore to Taipei

	Depart	Arrive
TZ 206 (Wed, Fri, Sun)	1.35pm	6.15pm
TZ 202 (Daily)	12.55am	5.40am

Flights from Seoul to Singapore (via Taipei)

	Depart	Arrive
TZ 205 (Mon, Thu, Sat)	2.25am	6.45am
TZ 201(Daily)	3.35pm	7.55pm

*All times stated in local.
**+1 refers to one day after the date of departure from Singapore. 

Scoot’s network now comprises 11cities including Singapore, Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shenyang, Nanjing, and Seoul. In conjunction with three partner airlines, Scoot offers 36 more cities for sale, bringing the total number to 47.

Scoot Celebrates its First Millionth Guest with a Special Promotion

Singapore based long-haul budget airline Scoot has been flying a little less than a year. But they have already reached their 1,000,000th passenger. Ms Melissa Cham has been the 1,000,000th guest on board of a Scoot flight (she was on flight from Singapore to Sydney). The million guest milestone comes just a few days ahead of the airline’s first anniversary on 4 June.

1 millionth passenger was upgraded to ScootBiz and awarded another pair of round-trip ScootBiz flight tickets from Singapore to Sydney. Plus she has also received a three-night accommodation voucher at the Mercure Sydney Hotel with breakfast for two and an AUD 100 dining voucher at The Waterfront Restaurant compliments of Destination NSW.

“Reaching a million guests in less than a year of operation, with just four aircraft operating medium-haul flights, is a great milestone for Scoot. It’s especially fitting that the millionth guest travelled on our Singapore–Sydney route, which was Scoot’s inaugural service. We are grateful for their faith and support of each and every one of the million folk who’ve travelled with us" said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot.

“To achieve an average load factor above 80% whilst inducting four aircraft and launching nine routes is a good start, but only the start. With a fifth aircraft and flights to Nanjing and Seoul commencing in the next few days, plus 20 Boeing 787’s arriving from next year, Scoot looks forward to introducing Scootitude to millions more in years to come,” continued Campbell.

And Scoot Celebrates its First Millionth Guest with a special promotion :

Flight from Singapore to Taipei, Nanjing or Tianjin from SGD 148; to Qingdao or Shenyang from SGD 168, or to Sydney, Gold Coast, Seoul or Tokyo from SGD 188.
Flight from Gold Coast to Singapore from AUD 179.
Flight from Sydney to Singapore from AUD 199.
Flight from Taipei to Singapore from TWD 2,688, or to Seoul or Tokyo from TWD 2,888.
Flight from Tokyo to Taipei from JPY 11,980 or to Singapore from JPY 16,980.

The sales end today on 3 June 2013, 11:59 pm  Singapore time and of course "Terms and Conditions apply". Flights offered with this promotion are for travel periods from 1 October to 30 November 2013 and 1 February - 31 March 2014 and there are blackout periods apply over school holidays and event periods.

Scoot Airlines carried 1 million passangers in its first year.

Source : 1,000,000 Guests in Less Than a Year!

World’s Longest Virtual Flight by Scoot Airlines

Singapore based long-haul budget airline Scoot has announced registrations for a contest what it calls “World’s Longest Virtual Flight”. The contest will take place on 4 June 2013, one year after its first commercial flight, and will follow the same route. The virtual Scoot flight from Singapore to Sydney will "take off" at 9 pm on June 4 and the flight from Sydney to Singapoire will take off at 5 am on 5 June.  Contestants “on board” must tap (mobile) or click (desktop) the “Scoot Virtual Flight” every 60 seconds initially…with the contestant who outlasts all others walking away with S$20,000 cash and free Scoot flights for one year! All participants will also have the chance to receive one of the S$30,000 in Scoot travel vouchers being given away throughout the contest.

“In the past 12 months, Scoot has gone from just one aircraft and one destination to a fleet of five aircraft operating to Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shenyang, with Seoul and Nanjing commencing in the next two weeks. It’s been a busy and exciting year for all of us at Scoot, and we’re incredibly grateful for all those who’ve supported us. Our online community, especially, has been fantastic, so we wanted to celebrate our first anniversary in a fitting way – and what more fitting way for an online community than to win cash and prizes for doing what they do best: clicking!” said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot.

In addition, 200 contestants will be invited to participate in person at Golden Village City Square Mall theatre, where they can enjoy a free movie marathon, make themselves comfortable with Scoot blankets and “win before they begin” with travel vouchers.

Registrations for the flight was closed yesterday.

Singapore based Scoot is a long-haul budget airline which operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Tianjin, Taipei and Tokyo, with Shenyang and Qingdao commencing shortly

Source : Scoot to Win S$50,000 in cash and tickets!

Budget Flights to Nanjing from Singapore by Scoot Airlines

Singapore based long haul budget airline Scoot has announced budget flights to Nanjing, China from Singapore which will start on June 3 2013. Three non-stop flights a week (Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays) between Nanjing Lukou International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport will make Nanjing the 11th destination of Scoot Airlines. Scoot will operate wide-body Boeing 777-200 aircraft on the Singapore - Nanjing route.

Sccot offers special promotional fares on Nanjing - Singapore route between May 6 and May 10 2013. Scoot’s introductory one-way Economy class airfares from Nanjing to Singapore start from just CNY 398 or from CNY 888 in ScootBiz.

“Scoot is delighted to provide the first low-cost link between Nanjing and Singapore. Nanjing, a beautiful city with rich history, becomes the fourth Chinese city in our network, and, to celebrate, we’re offering incredible airfares to Singapore starting from just CNY 398!" said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot.

“Singapore, with a vibrant entertainment scene, Universal Studios, the iconic Marina Bay Sands and a deep Chinese heritage, is South East Asia’s hottest leisure destination. In addition, as one of the world’s premier air hubs, Singapore offers connections to a huge range of cities in Asia and beyond.”

A Scoot Airlines Boeing 777-200 in Tianjin airport.

Singapore - Nanjing Flight Schedules

Scoot's budget flights from Nanjing to Singapore
Nanjing Lukou International Airport	Depart 5.00pm
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2	Arrive 10.00pm
Scoot's budget flights from Singapore to Nanjing
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2	Depart 10.45am
Nanjing Lukou International Airport	Arrive 3.50pm

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot has began flying on 4 June 2012 with its first flight to Sydney Airport in Australia and currently flies to nine cities including Singapore, Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shenyang, with Seoul and Nanjing commencing shortly. In conjunction with three partner airlines, Scoot offers 36 more cities for sale, bringing the total number to 47. 

Tap-and-Scoot

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot unveiled Tap-and-Scoot that allows a seamless journey from public transport to Scoot flights! Scoot introduced Tap-and-Scoot today, an new technology allowing guests to enjoy a seamless journey from bus or MRT to Scoot flights. This new partnership with EZ-Link will enable guests to hop off the bus or MRT at Changi Airport and directly board on Scoot flights without checking in at the counter! Details will be announced shortly and Tap-and-Scoot will be rolled out on 31 April 2013, pending details such as erection of gantries and tapping machines for payment at Changi Airport will be announced soon.

The EZ-Link card is a contact-less smart card based on the Sony FeliCa smart-card technology and used for the payment of public transportation fares in Singapore, with limited use in the small payments retail sector. Established in 2001, it was promoted as the means for speedier boarding times on buses. An Adult EZ-Link card costs S$12, inclusive of a S$5 non-refundable card cost and a S$10 card value. EZ-Link cards are sold, distributed and managed by EZ-Link Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore's Land Transport Authority.

Tap-and-Scoot

Scoot operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Tianjin, Taipei and Tokyo, with Shenyang and Qingdao commencing in November 2013. Scoot's aircraft are operated in a two-class configuration, ScootBiz and Economy.

Cheap flights to Seoul from Singapore by Scoot Airlines

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot has announced the launch of its 10th route to Seoul, the only low-cost link between Singapore and the capital and largest metropolis of Korea! Scoot has started to sell tickets for thrice-weekly service (Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays) to Incheon International Airport from 25 March 2013. Flights, which will be operated via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will start from 12 June 2013.

In a press release, Scoot's CEO Campbell Wilson, CEO said, “Scoot is thrilled to be the first low-cost airline to fly between Singapore and Seoul, and between Taipei and Seoul! With a population of 11 million, Seoul is vibrant, colourful, and fun, just like Scoot, and has plenty of good food and shopping options too. Scoot is therefore proud to be linking Singapore, Taipei and Seoul, offering budget-conscious travellers great value airfares, empowerment to tailor travel to their own needs, and an entirely new way to bring Kpop fans closer to their favourite Oppa and Unni at the same time. Now, it’s time to get outta here for some real kimchi and Gangnam Style, with a dash of Scootitude of course!"

Scoot currently operates low-cost flights on medium and long-haul routes from Singapore to Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Tianjin, Taipei and Tokyo, with Shenyang and Qingdao commencing in November in a two-class configuration, ScootBiz and Economy.

Cheap flights from Singapore to Seoul will start from $188.

Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 - Seoul Incheon International Airport Flight Schedules

Flights from Singapore to Seoul
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2	Depart 1.35pm
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport	Arrive 6.15pm / Depart 7.15pm
Incheon International Airport	Arrive 10.35pm
Flights from Seoul to Singapore
Incheon International Airport	Depart 11.45pm
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport	Arrive 1.25am (+1) / Depart 2.25am (+1)
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2	Arrive 6.45am (+1)

Scoot to two destinations on one budget holiday

With Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot operating budget flights to Tokyo and Taipei you can combine these two destinations into one itinerary without digging deep into your pockets. Even better, the savings you can make from flying to Tokyo and Taipei with a low cost carrier like Scoot lets you stretch your budget further.

Tokyo on Budget
You can head to Gotemba Premium Outlets to score great buys. It has 210 shops offering high-end designer and branded goods at 25 to 65 percent off. It's located at the foot of Mt Fuji, so you can squeeze in some sight while shopping.

What about Tokyo night life on a budget? Yes, with the Tokyo Yokocho Week. Despite its name Tokyo Yokocho Week is a two-month event from January 15th and it lets non-Japanese to enjoy discounts on drinks and cheap bur delicious dishes on a pub crawl. You can get your Yokoso Discount Passport at participating bars.

For basic and clean hotel stay in Tokyo, try Hotel Nikko Narita. Just 10 minutes from Narita International Airport, it offers free WiFi and free shuttle buses to the airport. It costs only ¥6,500 (S$86) for a single room and ¥11,000 for a twin room.

For accommodation that places you right next to Tokyo Tower, check into Tokyo Prince Hotel or Shinjuku Prince Hotel. A single room starts from ¥10,500.

Tokyo Tower

Taiwan on Budget
You cannot go to Taiwan and not visit the night market. Affordable but tasty treats such as oyster omelette, rice tube pudding and braised porr rice are the main draws. Besides the famous Shilin Night Market, visit Keelung Night Market for its pot-edged pancake soup and Taiwanese prawn balls, and Raohe Street Night Market for the herb-steamed spareribs.

Explore Taiwan's natural beauty with a bed-and-breakfast or minsu. You read right. Seaforest, for instance, can take you to Taroko National Park for its famed marble-walled gorge and scenery. Walk on the mountain trails, bathe in hot mineral pools and soak up the aboriginal culture. A double room goes for NTD$1,750 (S$73).

Country View is another minsu to try. It can customize itineraries to popular destinations like Farglory Ocean Park and East Coast National Scenic Area. A double room costs NTD$1,900.

Scoot's new ScooTV will stream blockbuster movies and popular television shows to their your Wi-Fi devices

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot has announced the launch of ScooTV, Asia’s first inflight entertainment system that allows passengers to stream content to their own Wi-Fi devices!


ScootTV is developed by Gogo, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions and features buffet of blockbuster movies and popular TV shows that guests can stream to their own laptop or tablet at their own convenience during the flight.

Said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, “Scoot is excited to be the first airline in Asia to offer this innovative inflight entertainment option. Going wireless keeps our aircraft lighter, our costs down and our fares cheaper. And better yet, ScooTV empowers our guests with even more entertainment options.”

Campbell Wilson said the airline would offer blockbuster movies and popular television shows on flights from Singapore, Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shenyang. Refreshed every second month, ScooTV currently features Black Swan, Jackie Chan’s life-risking stunts in Shinjuku Incident, to a range of TV favourites.

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot offers inflight streaming to your
mobile devices.

Of course streaming is not available for free. Passangers in the Economy class seats need to pay S$15 (pre-purchase) or S$16 (onboard purchase) per flight. ScootBiz guests can do so for free. For those without their own device, Scoot also offers a Rent-a-Tablet service available at S$20 (pre-purchase) or S$22 (onboard purchase).

7 Months of Scoot : 44 Destinations, 500,000 guests and counting

Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline Scoot has announced a substantial expansion in the number of destinations on sale, with the addition of 19 new cities taking the total offered to 44. The expansion arises from the addition of more sectors operated by Tiger Airways Singapore, and the addition of partner airlines.

Bearing testament to its rapid growth, Scoot yesterday celebrated its 500,000th guest! The lucky guest was Mr Roland Teh travelling together with his wife Mrs Queenie Teh and daughter Miss Annabelle Teh to Gold Coast. Mrs Teh and her daughter were instantly upgraded to ScootBiz and the Teh family was given another three round-trip ScootBiz tickets to any of Scoot’s destinations, on the house.

Said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, “It’s another great milestone for Scoot that we’ve grown from nothing to having carried half-a-million guests in such a short period of time and with just four aircraft! Today’s dramatic expansion in the number of cities on offer is also great news for the traveller. More destinations, more great value and more choice, all with a touch of Scootitude. And with the great facilities of Changi Airport, plus our facilitated transfer option Scoot-Thru, there’s no reason to stay on the couch!”

“But we’re not done yet! We’ll be announcing new destinations – some that we’ll operate ourselves and others that we’ll offer with new partners – very soon, so that your dollar takes you even further,” added Campbell.

Fares (for FlyBag) on the joint itineraries originating from Scoot’s destinations (except Singapore) are available for booking at www.flyscoot.com or through the call centre, from 15 January 2013 (Tuesday) until seats sell out.

Travel can commence immediately on itineraries operated by Tiger Airways, and from 1 April 2013 for those involving other partner airlines.

Scoot-Thru, offered in conjunction with Changi Airport Group, saves time and hassle. Guests who have purchased Scoot-Thru can remain in the transit area of Singapore Changi Airport and collect their onward boarding passes, obviating the need to clear customs, collect baggage and re-check in. Scoot-Thru is available online at www.flyscoot.com for just SGD16 per person per flight connection, or to walk-up customers at Transfer desk at Transfer E, Changi Airport Terminal 2 for SGD20.

Countries	Operated by Scoot	Operated by Partner Airlines
Singapore	• Singapore	• Singapore
Australia	• Sydney • Gold Coast	• Melbourne • Perth
Bangladesh		• Dhaka
Brunei		• Bandar Seri Begawan
Cambodia		• Phnom Penh
China	• Tianjin • Shenyang • Qingdao	• Guangzhou • Haikou • Hong Kong • Macau
India		• Bangalore • Kochi • Hyderabad • Chennai • Thiruvananthapuram • Tiruchirapalli
Indonesia		• Balikpapan • Bandung • Denpasar (Bali) • Jakarta • Lombok • Medan • Palembang • Pekanbaru
Japan	• Tokyo
Malaysia		• Kuala Lumpur • Kuching • Langkawi • Penang
Philippines		• Cebu • Manila
Sri Lanka		• Colombo
Taiwan	• Taipei
Thailand	• Bangkok	• Hat Yai • Krabi • Phuket
Vietnam		• Hanoi • Ho Chi Minh City