Scoot expands fleet & network with new destinations in Southeast Asia, BA

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the addition of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to its fleet, set for delivery in September and October 2024. The new aircraft, named Jalan-Jalan and Travel Kaki, will enhance Scoot’s operational capacity and enable the launch of services to two new destinations in Southeast Asia: Kertajati (Greater Bandung) in Indonesia and Malacca in Malaysia.

Starting September 28, 2024, Scoot will commence twice-weekly flights to Kertajati, while five-times weekly flights to Malacca will begin on October 23, 2024.

These changes will include several inaugural flights and subsequent additions to their weekly schedules. This move aims to expand connectivity and offer more travel options for passengers in the respective regions.

Starting on September 28, 2024, Scoot will introduce flights TR292 and TR293 between Singapore and Kertajati. TR292 departs from Singapore at 3:45 PM and lands in Kertajati at 4:50 PM. The return flight, TR293, leaves Kertajati at 5:25 PM and arrives back in Singapore at 8:15 PM. From October 1, 2024, these flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. On these days, TR292 will depart Singapore at 5:00 AM, reaching Kertajati by 6:05 AM. The return leg, TR293, will leave Kertajati at 6:40 AM to arrive in Singapore by 9:40 AM.
Meanwhile, flights to Malacca kick off on October 23, 2024. Scoot’s TR408 will take off from Singapore at 2:00 PM and touch down in Malacca at 2:55 PM. TR409 will fly back to Singapore, leaving Malacca at 3:50 PM and arriving at 4:45 PM. Starting October 25, 2024, there will also be twice-weekly flights on Fridays and Sundays. TR402 will depart Singapore at 8:15 PM, landing in Malacca at 9:10 PM, with TR403 flying back from Malacca at 10:05 PM and reaching Singapore by 11:10 PM. Additional flights will be introduced on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays later in October and throughout November.Leslie Thng, Scoot’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, “We are excited to announce the addition of Kertajati and Malacca to our growing network. Since launching our E190-E2 aircraft in May, we’ve seen strong demand, connecting many customers across Southeast Asia. We are confident in the continuing demand for air travel and invite our customers to explore new destinations with us, immersing themselves in local cultures and creating memorable travel experiences.”

Calvin Chan, Chief Commercial Officer at Scoot, added, “Our partnership with Air India Express and the introduction of new routes demonstrate our commitment to providing more travel options and seamless connectivity for our passengers. We look forward to enhancing the travel experience for our customers with these new additions to our network.”

Scoot is the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Launched in June 2012 and merged with Tigerair Singapore in July 2017, Scoot operates a fleet of over 50 aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A320 family aircraft, and Embraer E190-E2 regional jets. Serving 69 destinations across 15 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe, Scoot has carried over 82 million passengers to date.