Scoot#2016–2019: Merger with Tigerair
{{Short description|Singaporean low-cost airline}}
{{other uses}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox airline
| airline = Scoot
| logo = Scoot logo.svg
| logo_size = 125
| image = Berlin Brandenburg Airport Scoot Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 9V-OFJ (DSC08852).jpg
| alt =
| ICAO = TGW
| callsign = SCOOTER
| founded = {{start date and age|2011|11|01|df=yes}}
| commenced = {{start date and age|2012|06|04|df=yes}}
| ceased =
| aoc =
| bases =
| hubs = Changi Airport
| secondary_hubs =
| focus_cities = Taoyuan International Airport
| frequent_flyer = KrisFlyer
| lounge =
| alliance =
| parent = Singapore Airlines
| subsidiaries =
| fleet_size = 55
| destinations = 68{{Cite web |title=Scoot on ch-aviation |url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/OOT |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=ch-aviation |language=en}}
| headquarters = 4 Airline Road
Changi Airport
Singapore 819825
| key_people = Leslie Thng (CEO)
| revenue = {{increase}} S$432.9 million (FY2021-2022){{cite web |title=Annual Report FY2021-22 |url=https://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/pdf/Investor-Relations/Annual-Report/annualreport2022.pdf |website=Singapore Airlines}}
| operating_income = {{increase}} S${{color|red|−453.6}} million (FY2021-2022)
| net_income =
| profit =
| assets =
| equity =
| num_employees = 1,747 (FY2021-2022)
| website = {{URL|www.flyscoot.com}}
}}
Scoot Pte Ltd, operating as Scoot, is a low-cost airline based in Singapore and a subsidiary of the country's flag carrier Singapore Airlines.{{cite web |title=Singapore Air Operators |url=https://www.caas.gov.sg/operations-safety/air-operations/singapore-air-operators |website=www.caas.gov.sg |language=en}} It began its operations on 4 June 2012 on medium and long-haul routes from Singapore, predominantly to various airports throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Scoot's airline slogan is Escape the Ordinary.{{cite web |title=Escape the Ordinary with a Spunky and Sassy Scoot! |url=https://cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/legacy/images/press/PR/25072017-Media-Release-Escape-the-ordinary-with-a-spunky-and-sassy-Scoot.pdf |website=cdn.flyscoot.com |publisher=Scoot |access-date=22 March 2022 |date=25 July 2017}}
The airline is part of the KrisFlyer frequent-flyer program. Previously, it was a member of the Value Alliance. Its head office is at Changi Airport, and its focus city is the Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan.
Tigerair, another low-cost Singaporean airline, was merged into Scoot in 2017, where its operations were absorbed into Scoot with the use of Tigerair's air operator's certificate (AOC). With the change of AOC following the merger, Scoot's IATA code was changed to Tigerair's TR from TZ, and its ICAO code was changed to Tigerair's TGW from SCO. The Scoot brand and the Scooter callsign were retained.
Scoot's fleet initially consisted of six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft previously operated by Singapore Airlines. In 2015, Scoot began to transition its long-haul fleet to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Scoot also uses the Airbus A320, inherited from Tigerair, along with the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo for its short-haul flights.
History
=2011–2013: Inception=
File:9V-OTC_B777-212_Scoot_(8260075301).jpg landing at Singapore Changi Airport in 2012]]
In May 2011, Singapore Airlines announced it would establish a low-cost subsidiary airline for medium and long-haul routes.{{Cite news |url=http://www.businesstraveller.com/asia-pacific/news/singapore-airlines-announces-low-cost-carrier|title=Singapore Airlines announces low-cost carrier|newspaper=Business Traveller |date=25 May 2011|access-date=21 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126120514/https://www.businesstraveller.com/news/2011/05/25/singapore-airlines-announces-low-cost-carrier/|archive-date=26 November 2022|url-status=live|last=Haridasani|first=Alisha}}{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1135770/1/.html|title=SIA forms new subsidiary company for proposed low-cost airline|work=Channel NewsAsia|date=17 June 2011|access-date=21 April 2016|last=Quek|first=Julie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113235115/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1135770/1/.html|archive-date=13 January 2012|url-status=dead}} In July 2011, Singapore Airlines announced Campbell Wilson as the founding CEO of the new airline.{{cite press release|title=SIA names CEO of its new low-fare carrier|url=http://www.flyscoot.com/index.php/en/pr02-sia-appoints-ceo-for-new-low-fare-airline.html|work=Scoot|date=18 July 2011|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525015900/http://www.flyscoot.com/index.php/en/pr02-sia-appoints-ceo-for-new-low-fare-airline.html|archive-date=25 May 2012|url-status=dead}} In November 2011, the airline was named "Scoot".{{cite web |title=SIA unveils long-haul budget carrier |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1162834/1/.html |access-date=7 September 2019 |website=Channel NewsAsia |date=1 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103080726/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1162834/1/.html |archive-date=3 November 2011}} In June 2012, Scoot flew its first flight from Singapore to Sydney Airport in Australia. In June 2012, Scoot started flying to Gold Coast, its second Australian destination.
In October 2012, Scoot announced that its parent company Singapore Airlines would be transferring the 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners they had ordered to Scoot to replace the existing fleet of Boeing 777-200 aircraft and help with its ongoing expansion and future growth.{{cite news |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-singaporeair-airbus-idUKBRE89N0NE20121024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025107/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-singaporeair-airbus-idUKBRE89N0NE20121024|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 August 2017|title=Singapore Airlines in $7.5 billion Airbus deal |publisher=Reuters|date=14 October 2012|access-date=24 October 2012}} Scoot began to consider having a mixed fleet of different variants of the Boeing 787, instead of having an all Boeing 787-9 fleet.{{cite news |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-to-consider-a-mixed-787-fleet-378060/|title=Scoot to consider a mixed 787 fleet|date=25 October 2012|work=FlightGlobal|access-date=9 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029120458/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-to-consider-a-mixed-787-fleet-378060|archive-date=29 October 2012|url-status=dead|last=Govindasamy|first=Siva|location=Hong Kong}} In October 2012, Scoot announced that passengers could purchase "Interline" tickets with Tigerair.{{Cite web|title=Taiwan LCCs: Tigerair Taiwan to accelerate expansion following IPO|url=https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/taiwan-lccs-tigerair-taiwan-to-accelerate-expansion-following-ipo-489247|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|access-date=31 May 2020|date=23 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210000045/https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/taiwan-lccs-tigerair-taiwan-to-accelerate-expansion-following-ipo-489247|archive-date=10 December 2024|url-status=live|url-access=limited}}
In January 2013, Scoot announced it would increase its fleet by taking delivery of a fifth Boeing 777-200 by the end of May or early June, to add two or three more routes to the network.{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530063318/https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/singapore-airlines-interline-boosts-scoots-prospects-but-growth--profits-are-still-two-years-away-94374|title=Singapore Airlines interline boosts Scoot's prospects but growth & profits are still two years away|date=17 January 2013|access-date=12 January 2025|work=Centre for Aviation|archive-url=https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/singapore-airlines-interline-boosts-scoots-prospects-but-growth--profits-are-still-two-years-away-94374|archive-date=30 May 2024|url-status=live}} The airline also introduced ScooTV, an in-flight entertainment streaming service for passengers, and iPads for rent.{{cite news |title=Scoot airlines to increase fleet, expand routes|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1251479/1/.html|publisher=Channel News|access-date=1 February 2013|date=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306071928/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1251479/1/.html|archive-date=6 March 2013|url-status=dead|last=Chan|first=Yvonne|location=Seoul}} In March 2013, Scoot announced that it would launch a thrice-weekly connecting flight between Singapore, Taipei and Seoul.{{cite news |url=http://www.businesstraveller.asia/asia-pacific/news/scoot-to-launch-seoul-service |title=Scoot to launch Seoul service |work=Business Traveller Asia|access-date=21 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630183805/http://www.businesstraveller.asia/asia-pacific/news/scoot-to-launch-seoul-service|archive-date=30 June 2015|url-status=dead|last=Andersson|first=Alex}}
The route was the first low-cost flight between Singapore and Seoul. As part of the launch campaign, Scoot allowed customers to determine the launch fares through a social media campaign.{{cite web|title=Scoot paves the way with low-cost Singapore-Seoul flights|url=http://www.ttgmice.com/article/scoot-paves-the-way-with-low-cost-singapore-seoul-flights/|publisher=TTGmice|access-date=27 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231350/http://www.ttgmice.com/article/scoot-paves-the-way-with-low-cost-singapore-seoul-flights/|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead|location=Singapore}} The next day, Scoot announced that the 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners they have on order would be 10 Boeing 787-8 and 10 Boeing 787-9.{{cite news|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-confirms-plans-for-mixed-787-fleet-383776/ |title=Scoot confirms plans for mixed 787 fleet |work=FlightGlobal|date=22 April 2013|access-date=9 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214164257/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-confirms-plans-for-mixed-787-fleet-383776/|archive-date=14 December 2013|url-status=dead|last=Taylor|first=Ellis|location=Singapore}} In June 2013, Scoot started its Singapore-Taipei-Seoul flight. In November 2013, Scoot began its five-weekly flights from Singapore to Hong Kong, which increased to daily services in December 2013. Later that December, Scoot commenced its five-weekly flights from Singapore to Perth.{{Cite book|last=Fang|first=Fwa Tien|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J1AtDQAAQBAJ&q=Scoot+commenced+its+five-weekly+flights+from+Singapore+to+Perth+2013&pg=PA525|title=50 Years Of Transportation In Singapore: Achievements And Challenges|date=2016-07-22|publisher=World Scientific|isbn=978-981-4651-61-5|language=en}}
=2014–2015: Expansion=
File:Scoot Boeing 787 on finals at Singapore Changi Airport.jpg, nicknamed Dream Start (9V-OJA), on final approach at Singapore Changi Airport on its delivery flight]]
In September 2014, Scoot announced that it would introduce the Boeing 787-9 in Sydney, Perth and Hong Kong from March 2015.{{cite news|url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/09/scoot-plans-sydney-perth-and-hong-kong-as-initial-787-9-routes/|title=Scoot plans Sydney, Perth and Hong Kong as initial 787-9 routes |publisher=australianaviation.com|date=8 September 2014|access-date=10 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204120123/https://www.executivetraveller.com/scoot-to-launch-melbourne-singapore-boeing-787-flights|archive-date=4 December 2022|url-status=dead|last=Flynn|first=David}} Bangkok and Gold Coast followed in late April. Tianjin Binhai International Airport, Shenyang and Qingdao came in May. In December 2014, Scoot announced it would launch services from Singapore to Melbourne in November 2015, using Boeing 787 aircraft.{{Cite news|url=http://www.ausbt.com.au/scoot-to-launch-melbourne-singapore-boeing-787-flights|title=Scoot to launch Melbourne flights|publisher=Aus BT|access-date=21 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003181923/http://www.ausbt.com.au/scoot-to-launch-melbourne-singapore-boeing-787-flights|archive-date=3 October 2018|url-status=dead}} In December 2014, Scoot announced its new long haul carrier in Thailand, NokScoot, a joint venture between Scoot and Nok Air. NokScoot began commercial flights from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport in the second half of 2014. Nok Air owned 51% of NokScoot, with Scoot owning remaining 49%.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/385003/nok-air-joins-with-singapore-scoot|title=Nok Air joins with Singapore's Scoot|date=16 December 2013|access-date=12 January 2025|work=Bangkok Post|last=Kositchotethana|first=Boonsong|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120071452/https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/385003/nok-air-joins-with-singapore-scoot|archive-date=20 November 2023|url-status=live}}
In February 2015, Scoot took delivery of the first of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.{{cite press release |url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2015-02-02-Boeing-Delivers-Scoots-First-787-Dreamliner |title=Boeing Delivers Scoot's First 787 Dreamliner|work=Boeing|date=2 February 2015|access-date=21 April 2016|publisher=PR Newswire|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519074137/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2015-02-02-Boeing-Delivers-Scoots-First-787-Dreamliner|archive-date=19 May 2024|url-status=live|location=Everett, Washington}} The aircraft entered service in February 2015 and were deployed on the Singapore-Perth route. It was then operated on the Singapore-Hong Kong route the next day.{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/world/more-world-stories/story/scoot-collects-its-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-seattle-20150201#7|title=Scoot collects its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Seattle|newspaper=Straits Times |access-date=1 February 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/scoot-begins-new-chapter-as-singapore-airlines-long-haul-lcc-subsidiary-takes-first-787-207593|title=Scoot begins new chapter as Singapore Airlines long-haul LCC subsidiary takes first 787|publisher=Centre for Aviation|access-date=1 February 2015}} As Scoot continues to take deliveries of the Boeing 787, the airline has phased out all six of its aging Boeing 777 aircraft acquired from Singapore Airlines. Scoot would then begin to transition to an all-Boeing 787 fleet. On the completion of the transition, Scoot would operate a total of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
In July 2015, parent company Singapore Airlines announced that Scoot suffered an operating loss of S$20 million during the first quarter of the 2015 financial year and achieved a load factor of 81.4%.{{cite report|url=http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/global_header/financialresults.jsp|title=Singapore Airlines Financial Results|date=29 July 2015|format=jsp|publisher=Singapore Airlines|access-date=30 July 2015}} In October 2015, Singapore Airlines announced that Scoot would replace its existing Singapore to Jeddah service via Dubai and launch direct services between Singapore and Jeddah. The new flights began in May 2016 after regulatory approvals.{{cite news|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/scoot-fly-saudi-arabia-may-taking-over-parent-sia|title=Scoot to fly to Saudi Arabia from May, taking over from parent SIA|date=15 October 2015|access-date=12 January 2025|work=The Business Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603023340/https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/scoot-fly-saudi-arabia-may-taking-over-parent-sia|archive-date=3 June 2023|url-status=live|url-access=limited|location=Singapore}} In April 2016, Scoot announced its intention to start flights to three Indian cities: Amritsar, Chennai, and Jaipur, subject to regulatory approvals.{{cite news|title=SIA's low cost arm, Scoot, to launch India flights soon|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-03/news/72016008_1_indian-airlines-airasia-india-malaysian-airlines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506154147/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-03/news/72016008_1_indian-airlines-airasia-india-malaysian-airlines|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 May 2016|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=3 April 2016|access-date=21 April 2016}} Scoot's parent company, Singapore Airlines, would serve the maximum number of 15 cities allowed after the start of Scoot's services to India.{{cite news|title=Singapore Airlines wants to Scoot into India|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/business/singapore-airlines-wants-to-scoot-into-india/article8191353.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=21 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501172727/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/business/Singapore-Airlines-wants-to-Scoot-into-India/article60513530.ece|archive-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|last=Mishra|first=Lalatendu|date=4 February 2016}}
In May 2016, Scoot joined the world's largest low-cost carrier alliance, Value Alliance.{{Cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/international/apac-budget-airlines-form/2789240.html|title=APAC budget airlines form largest low-cost carrier alliance|date=16 May 2016|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=16 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705175632/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/asian-budget-airlines-form-largest-low-cost-carrier-alliance-8023512|archive-date=5 July 2018|url-status=dead|last=Lim|first=Kenneth}} In May 2016, Singapore Airlines established Budget Aviation Holdings, a holding company to own and manage its budget airlines Scoot and Tiger Airways, following the delisting of Tiger Airways from the Singapore stock exchange.{{cite press release|url=http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/NE-1616.ashx?App=Announcement&FileID=405465|title=SIA ESTABLISHES HOLDING COMPANY FOR SCOOT AND TIGER AIRWAYS|date=18 May 2016|access-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919002313/http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/NE-1616.ashx?App=Announcement&FileID=405465|archive-date=19 September 2016|url-status=dead}}
= 2016–2019: Merger with Tigerair =
In November 2016, Singapore Airlines announced that Tigerair would merge into Scoot.{{Cite web |url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2016/11/tigerair-singapore-and-scoot-to-move-to-single-operating-licence/|title=Tigerair Singapore and Scoot to move to single operating licence |work=australianaviation.com.au|date=4 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016200538/http://australianaviation.com.au/2016/11/tigerair-singapore-and-scoot-to-move-to-single-operating-licence/|archive-date=16 October 2021|url-status=dead}} The rebranding did not affect the existing joint-ventures Tigerair Australia or Tigerair Taiwan. Tigerair Taiwan is co-owned by China Airlines, which holds 80%, and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines holding the remaining 20%.
In July 2017, Tigerair was merged into Scoot, using Tigerair AOC, but retaining the 'Scoot' brand. With the change of AOC, the IATA code was changed from TZ to TR, and the ICAO code was changed from SCO to TGW. Scoot announced flights to five more destinations: Harbin, Kuantan, Kuching, Palembang and Honolulu.{{cite news|title=Scoot to fly to five new destinations including Harbin, Honolulu and Kuching|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-to-fly-to-five-new-destinations-including-harbin-honolulu-and-kuching |work=The Straits Times|language=en|date=25 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602052022/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-to-fly-to-five-new-destinations-including-harbin-honolulu-and-kuching|archive-date=2 June 2023|url-status=dead|last=Abdullah|first=Zhaki|location=Singapore|access-date=12 January 2025}}{{cite news|title=Honolulu, Harbin among 5 new destinations for Scoot |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/honolulu-harbin-among-5-new-destinations-for-scoot-9060888|work=Channel NewsAsia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205133910/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/honolulu-harbin-among-5-new-destinations-for-scoot-9060888|archive-date=5 December 2017|url-status=dead|last=Kit|first=Tang See|date=25 July 2017}} In December 2017, Scoot announced that it will launch flights to Berlin in 2018.{{cite web|title=Achtung! We're goin' Scootin' in Berlin! |url=http://www.flyscoot.com/images/press/PR/01122017-Media-Release-Were-Goin-Scootin-in-Berlin.pdf|website=Scoot|access-date=1 December 2017}}{{cite web|title=Scoot adds Singapore-Berlin route, its third long-haul destination|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-adds-singapore-berlin-route-its-third-long-haul-destination|website=The Straits Times|language=en|date=1 December 2017|access-date=12 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705204020/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-adds-singapore-berlin-route-its-third-long-haul-destination|archive-date=5 July 2018|url-status=dead|last=Lam|first=Lydia|location=Singapore}}
= Developments since 2020=
File:02-MAY-2022 - TR735 BER-SIN (B787-8 - 9V-OFI) (03).jpg]]
Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Scoot only flew to two cities in April and May 2020: Hong Kong and Perth. On 20 May 2020, Scoot expanded flight operations in June 2020 to six cities: Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Ipoh, Kuching, Penang and Perth.{{Cite web|title=Scoot's Flight Schedules for May - June 2020|url=https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announcements/scoot-flight-schedules|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220134709/https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announcements/scoot-flight-schedules|archive-date=20 December 2021|url-status=dead|work=Scoot|date=18 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}} In June 2020, Scoot cancelled both of their routes to Europe, with Athens and Berlin not resuming until at least the summer of 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291775/scoot-removes-athens-berlin-schedule-from-july-2020/|title=Scoot removes Athens / Berlin schedule from July 2020|date=11 June 2020|access-date=12 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206040853/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291775/scoot-removes-athens-berlin-schedule-from-july-2020/|archive-date=6 February 2023|url-status=dead|last=Liu|first=Jim}} In July 2020, Scoot announced that they would resume flights to Kuala Lumpur in August 2020, with enhanced health and safety measures.{{cite news|title=Scoot to resume flights to Kuala Lumpur Aug 1 |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/07/24/scoot-resumes-flights-to-kuala-lumpur/1887743 |work=Malay Mail|date=24 July 2020 |access-date=24 July 2020|location=Kuala Lumpur|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201195520/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/07/24/scoot-resumes-flights-to-kuala-lumpur/1887743|archive-date=1 December 2024|url-status=live}} In August 2020, Scoot announced that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft underwent cabin modifications to carry cargo in the cabin. This temporary arrangement doubled its cargo capacity compared to other Airbus A320s, using only bellyhold space.{{cite web |title=Scoot Modifies A320 Aircraft To Boost Cargo Capacity and Capabilities |url=https://flyscootprod.blob.core.windows.net/prod-src/docs/default-source/doc-pr/20200824__media_release.pdf?sfvrsn=ac109d74_2 |website=Scoot |access-date=24 August 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Chua |first1=Alfred |title=Scoot converts A320 into temporary freighter |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/scoot-converts-a320-into-temporary-freighter/139873.article |website=FlightGlobal |access-date=24 August 2020 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201202441/https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/scoot-converts-a320-into-temporary-freighter/139873.article|archive-date=1 December 2024|url-status=live}}
In November 2021, Scoot announced that London Gatwick would be added to the European network, with thrice-weekly flights from 16 December 2021 until the end of the month. The service then resumed on a seasonal basis on 22 March 2022 twice weekly, and then thrice-weekly on the 27 March 2022 onwards.{{cite web |last1=Chua |first1=Alfred |title=Scoot adds London Gatwick to European network |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/scoot-adds-london-gatwick-to-european-network/146351.article |website=FlightGlobal |access-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210063709/https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/scoot-adds-london-gatwick-to-european-network/146351.article|archive-date=10 December 2024|url-status=live|url-access=limited}}
In May 2022, Singapore Airlines announced Leslie Thng as the CEO of the airline, replacing the outgoing Campbell Wilson, with his last day being 16 June 2022.{{cite web |title=Leslie Thng appointed new CEO of Scoot |url=https://asianaviation.com/leslie-thng-appointed-new-ceo-of-scoot/ |website=Asian Aviation |date=14 May 2022 |access-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705011652/https://asianaviation.com/leslie-thng-appointed-new-ceo-of-scoot/|archive-date=5 July 2022|url-status=live}}
In 2025, Scoot announced changes to its European services, replacing the Singapore-Berlin-Athens route with a direct service between Singapore and Athens alongside a new route to Vienna, replacing Berlin.{{cite web |title=Scoot launches non-stop flights to Vienna, Iloilo City |work=The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-launches-non-stop-flights-to-vienna-and-iloilo-city |date=16 January 2025}} Commencing 14 April 2025, Scoot will be servicing direct flights between Singapore and Iloilo.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-16 |title=Scoot launches non-stop flights to Vienna, Iloilo City |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-launches-non-stop-flights-to-vienna-and-iloilo-city |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250116090929/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-launches-non-stop-flights-to-vienna-and-iloilo-city |archive-date=2025-01-16 |access-date=2025-01-19 |work=The Straits Times |language=en-SG}}
Corporate affairs
= Business trends =
These are the key trends for Scoot (as of the financial year ending 31 March).{{Cite web |title=Annual Reports |url=https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/about-us/information-for-investors/annual-report/ |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=Singapore Airlines}} The figures of 2016 include both Scoot and Tigerair, that merged in 2017.
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! !Revenue !Net profit !Number of !Number of !Passenger !Number of !Fleet size !References |
| style="text-align:left;" |2016
|1,219 |21.4 |1,720 |7.5 |83.9 | |33 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2017
|1,388 |21.6 |1,847 |8.5 |82.4 | |35 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2018
|1,533 |16.0 |2,051 |9.4 |85.7 |64 |40 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2019
|1,71 |−40.8 |2,334 |10.4 |85.3 |66 |47 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2020
|1,624 |−251 |2,406 |10.4 |85.7 |68 |49 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2021
|125 |−676 |1,976 |0.08 |9.9 |50 |47 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2022
|432 |−477 |1,747 |0.5 |15.1 |43 |53 |
| style="text-align:left;" |2023
|1,965 |43.5 |2,550 |8.3 |83.9 |58 |55 |
=Headquarters=
The airline's head office is located at Changi Airport Terminal 3.{{cite web|url=https://cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/docs/default-source/doc-pr/20231009_media-release_scoot_awarded_best_low-cost_carrier_at_ttg_travel_awards_and_travel_weekly_asia_readers-_choice_awards_2023.pdf?sfvrsn=c0324bc7_5|title=Scoot Awarded Best Low-Cost Carrier at TTG Travel Awards and Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2023|publisher=Scoot|access-date=2024-09-05|quote=65 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 3, #B1-17, Singapore 819663}}{{cite web |title=APPLICATION FORM I BSP REGISTERED TRAVEL AGENT|url=https://cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/legacy/images/plan-your-trip/agents/scoot_bsp.pdf |website=www.flyscoot.com |language=en|quote=Scoot Pte Ltd 65 Airport Boulevard Changi Airport Terminal 3, #B1-17 Singapore 819663}} It operates out of Terminal 1, having moved there in October 2019.{{Cite web|title=Scoot Scoots Successfully into Terminal 1|url=https://cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/docs/default-source/doc-pr/20191023_media-release.pdf}}
=Corporate design=
The aircraft are painted in a yellow-white livery.{{Cite web|url=http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b777-28507.htm|title=Scoot 9V-OTA (Boeing 777 - MSN 28507) (Ex 9V-SQA )|work=airfleets.net|access-date=21 April 2016}} In January 2012, Scoot unveiled its cabin crew uniform with a black and yellow theme, designed by ESTA.{{cite news|title=Budget carrier Scoot unveils new cabin crew uniform|url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321213.html|work=Asiaone|date=11 January 2012|access-date=21 April 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111915/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321213.html|archive-date=4 March 2016}}{{cite web|title=Scooting Around Singapore!|url=http://www.mynewsdesk.com/sg/flyscoot/pressreleases/scooting-around-singapore-722879|website=Mynewsdesk|date=11 January 2012 |language=en}} Following the merger with Tigerair, a new cabin crew uniform with thicker fabric was unveiled.{{cite web|title=Scoot and Tigerair to Operate Under Scoot Brand from 25 July 2017|url=http://www.flyscoot.com/images/brand-merger/EN_20170615_PressRelease.pdf|access-date=15 June 2017}}{{cite web|last1=Manjur|first1=Rezwana|title=Scoot unveils new tagline and campaign as it bids farewell to Tiger|url=http://www.marketing-interactive.com/scoot-unveils-new-tagline-and-campaign-as-it-bids-farewell-to-tiger/|website=Marketing Interactive|date=26 July 2017 }}
=NokScoot=
{{Main|NokScoot}}
NokScoot was a Bangkok-based low-cost long-haul airline which was founded in 2015. It was a joint venture of Thailand's Nok Air and Scoot, with Scoot holding a 49% stake. The airline operated out of Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/NOS|title=NokScoot profile|work=Ch-aviation|access-date=4 September 2015}} NokScoot entered liquidation in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/thailands-ailing-low-cost-carrier-nokscoot-a-joint-venture-by-singapore|title=Ailing Thai low-cost carrier NokScoot, a joint venture with SIA's Scoot, to enter liquidation|work=The Straits Times|date=28 June 2020 |access-date=22 July 2020}}
=Alliance=
Destinations
{{Main|List of Scoot destinations}}
File:Countries in which Scoot operates.svg
From Singapore, Scoot flies to over 16 countries and 56 destinations across Asia, Europe and Oceania.
= Interline agreements =
- Aegean Airlines{{Cite web |title=Airline Partners {{!}} About Aegean |url=https://en.about.aegeanair.com/company/partners/airline-partners/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Aegean Airlines |language=en}}
- Hahn Airhttps://www.hahnair.com/en/partner-carriers
- Virgin Australiahttps://www.flyscoot.com/en/discover/about-scoot/airline-partners
Awards and recognition
On 24 June 2024, Scoot was voted 2024 Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline in the World by Skytrax.{{Cite web |last=James.Plaisted@skytrax.uk |date=2024-06-24 |title=Qatar Airways World's Best Airline at 2024 World Airline Awards |url=https://www.worldairlineawards.com/qatar-airways-is-named-the-worlds-best-airline-at-2024-world-airline-awards/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=SKYTRAX |language=en}}
Fleet
=Current fleet=
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{{As of|2025|04||df=y}}, Scoot operates the following aircraft:{{cite web |date=February 2025 |title=Singapore Aircraft Registry |url=https://www.caas.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs---srg/fs/approval-listings/list-of-singapore-registered-aircraft---feb-2025.xlsx |website=Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore}}
=Fleet development=
The Scoot fleet began with Boeing 777-200ER aircraft acquired from its parent airline, Singapore Airlines, reconfigured with a new seating layout and modified (de-rated) engines.{{cite web |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_693469.html |title=SIA says budget unit will fly Boeing 777-200 planes |date=22 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110730073008/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_693469.html |archive-date=30 July 2011}} The airline had planned to operate a fleet of 14 aircraft by 2016.{{cite news|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=1 November 2011|title=Singapore Airlines to Launch Budget Carrier Mid-2012|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204394804577010941941978990}} In October 2012, Scoot announced that parent company Singapore Airlines would be transferring the 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners it had on order to Scoot to replace Scoot's current fleet of Boeing 777-200s.
Scoot retired all six of its Boeing 777-200ERs by August 2016. They moved to an 'all-Boeing 787' fleet, following the delivery of the first of ten Boeing 787-9s in February 2015 and the first of ten Boeing 787-8s in mid 2015.{{cite news|last=Flynn|first=David|title=Inside Scoot's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner|url=http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos-inside-scoot-s-boeing-787-9-dreamliner|access-date=10 February 2014|newspaper=Australian Business Traveller|date=10 February 2014}}
In July 2017, Tigerair was merged into Scoot. Tigerair's entire fleet was transferred to Scoot.
In October 2018, Singapore Airlines converted two of its Boeing 787-10s on order to the smaller Boeing 787-8s, and allocated them to Scoot.{{cite web |title=Scoot to take two 787-8s from SIA order |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-to-take-two-787-8s-from-sia-order-453959/ |website=Flightglobal.com |access-date=28 November 2018 |date=28 November 2018}} In July 2019, Scoot announced that it was ordering 16 Airbus A321neos.{{Cite web|title=Scoot to add 16 Airbus A321neos to fleet to support growth plans|url=https://cdn.flyscoot.com/prod/docs/default-source/doc-pr/20190729_media_release.pdf?sfvrsn=f4e071ff_2}} The first one entered service in June 2021.{{cite web |author1= |title=Scoot welcomes first three Airbus A321neo aircraft |url=https://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/scoot-airbus-a321neo-delivery/ |website=www.aerospace-technology.com |access-date=10 December 2022 |date=29 June 2021}} In December 2022, it was reported that Scoot was in talks with Embraer regarding a potential purchase of E-Jet family aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-14/embraer-in-talks-to-sell-regional-jets-to-singapore-air-unit?leadSource=uverify%20wall |title=Embraer in Talks to Sell Regional Jets to Singapore Air Unit |date=14 December 2022 |website=bloomberg.com |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |access-date=16 December 2022 |quote=Embraer SA is in talks with Singapore Airlines Ltd. to supply its Scoot unit with regional jets, giving the low-cost subsidiary a smaller aircraft capable of serving more destinations in the region.}}{{cite web |url=https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/aviation-engineering/embraer-talks-supply-sias-scoot-unit-regional-jets |title=Embraer in talks to supply SIA's Scoot unit with regional jets |date=16 December 2022 |website=theedgesingapore.com |publisher=The Edge Publishing Pte. Ltd. |access-date=16 December 2022 |quote=The airline is considering the Brazilian planemaker’s E-jets, which typically seat 80 to 146 passengers, on services within Southeast Asia, according to people familiar with the talks.}} A letter of intent was signed to lease nine E190-E2 aircraft, with the first delivered in April 2024.{{Cite news |last=Kok |first=Yufeng |date=2024-04-12 |title=Scoot receives first of 9 new Embraer jets ahead of inaugural flight in May |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-receives-first-of-9-new-embraer-jets-ahead-of-inaugural-flight-in-may |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240412122827/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-receives-first-of-9-new-embraer-jets-ahead-of-inaugural-flight-in-may |archive-date=2024-04-12 |access-date=2024-04-12 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}
=Former fleet=
| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;text-align:center"
|+Scoot former fleet |
| Aircraft
!Total !Introduced !Retired !Replacement !Notes/references |
|---|
| Airbus A319-100
|4 |2017 |2019 |
| Boeing 777-200ER
|6 |2012 |2015 |
See also
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.flyscoot.com/}}
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