Scoot

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Scoot is a Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline, fully owned by Singapore Airlines Group. It focuses on providing affordable air travel services across medium and long-haul routes in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and other regions.

Key moments

November 1, 2011Established by Singapore Airlines
June 4, 2012Commenced operations with flights to Sydney and Gold Coast
December 2014Singapore Airlines increased stake in Tiger Airways Holdings to 56%
March 2016Singapore Airlines acquired remaining shares of Tiger Airways, established Budget Aviation Holdings to group its LCC subsidiaries
July 25, 2017Completed merger with Tigerair, unified under the Scoot brand and TR flight code
March 31, 2022Officially renamed from Scoot Tigerair Pte. Ltd. to Scoot Pte. Ltd.

Scoot operates in the global low-cost airline market, with its main competitors including:

Malaysia-based AirAsia group, the largest low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, covering extensive short and medium-haul routes across the region
Jetstar Asia Airways, a subsidiary of Qantas, operating similar Singapore-based regional low-cost routes
Indonesia Lion Air group, which has a large market share in the Southeast Asian aviation market with multiple low-cost subsidiaries
Other regional long-haul low-cost carriers such as Australia's Jetstar and Europe's EasyJet low-cost network on international routes to the region

Scoot is a Singapore-based low-cost long-haul airline that has established a distinct brand identity within the global aviation market, backed by the full ownership and operational support of Singapore Airlines Group. The brand has strategically positioned itself as a provider of affordable, reliable intercontinental air travel, filling a gap in the low-cost segment that was long dominated by short-haul carriers. Leveraging its parent's strong reputation for safety and service quality, Scoot has quickly built trust among price-sensitive travelers seeking medium and long-haul travel options.

Unlike many independent low-cost startups, Scoot benefits from integrated operational infrastructure and industry connections that allow it to maintain competitive pricing while sustaining consistent service standards. The brand has navigated industry downturns, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, better than many independent peers, enabling it to rebound quickly and expand its footprint once travel restrictions lifted.

Scoot's brand strategy focuses on balancing cost efficiency with customer experience, offering optional add-on services that allow passengers to customize their travel experience while keeping base fares low. This approach has resonated strongly with leisure travelers and budget-conscious business travelers alike, helping the brand grow its customer base and market share consistently across its core markets.

Brand Leadership

Score: 78/100

As a leading low-cost long-haul carrier in the Asia-Pacific region, Scoot holds a strong competitive position in its core market, benefiting from the operational expertise and established brand credibility of parent company Singapore Airlines Group. It has pioneered accessible affordable long-haul travel options connecting Asia to Europe, Australia, and beyond, helping set competitive standards for pricing and service quality in the niche long-haul low-cost segment.

Customer Interaction

Score: 72/100

Scoot maintains active engagement with customers across major social media platforms, sharing travel updates, promotional offers, and responding to customer feedback in a timely manner. It offers a range of digital self-service tools for booking, check-in, and itinerary changes that streamline customer interaction, earning generally positive satisfaction ratings relative to peer low-cost carriers.

Brand Momentum

Score: 75/100

Following the global aviation industry recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, Scoot has rapidly expanded its route network and passenger volumes, showing strong growth momentum. It has added multiple new destinations across Asia, Europe, and Africa, steadily increasing its market share in the low-cost long-haul segment in recent years as consumer demand for affordable intercontinental travel rises.

Brand Stability

Score: 85/100

Backed by the financially solid Singapore Airlines Group, Scoot benefits from strong operational and financial stability, avoiding the bankruptcy or major restructuring that impacted many independent low-cost carriers during severe industry downturns. Its consistent service delivery and route reliability have helped maintain steady positive brand perception among consumers over time.

Brand Age

Score: 60/100

Scoot was founded in 2011, giving it over 15 years of operating history in the global low-cost airline industry as of 2026. While it is younger than many legacy full-service carriers and some established short-haul low-cost airlines, it has built sufficient operating experience and market recognition to establish a solid brand identity in its target segments.

Industry Profile

Score: 76/100

Scoot is a prominent player in the fast-growing low-cost long-haul airline segment, a niche that has expanded significantly as consumer demand for affordable intercontinental travel increases. It is widely regarded as a successful example of a legacy airline group's low-cost subsidiary strategy, shaping competitive dynamics in the Asia-Pacific aviation market.

Global Presence

Score: 82/100

Headquartered in Singapore, one of the world's major global aviation hubs, Scoot operates routes across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, serving dozens of destinations in more than 20 countries. Its broad intercontinental route network positions it as a truly international low-cost carrier, with a diverse customer base drawn from multiple regions around the world.

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History

parent	Singapore Airlines

fleet size	62

destinations	83‡R2R‡

headquarters	4 Airline Road, Changi Airport, Singapore

key people	Leslie Thng (CEO)

revenue	S$432.9 million (FY2021-2022)‡R3R‡

operating income	S$+118.1 million (FY2023-2024)‡R3R‡

num employees	1,747 (FY2021-2022)‡R3R‡

website	www.flyscoot.com

2011–2013: Inception

In May 2011, Singapore Airlines announced it would establish a low-cost subsidiary airline for medium and long-haul routes.[6][7] In July 2011, Singapore Airlines announced Campbell Wilson as the founding CEO of the new airline.[8] In November 2011, the airline was named "Scoot".[9] 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

Corporate affairs

Business trends

These are the key trends for Scoot (as of the financial year ending 31 March).[47] The figures of 2016 include both Scoot and Tigerair, that merged in 2017.

Headquarters

The airline's head office is located at Changi Airport Terminal 3.[58][59] It operates from Terminal 1, having moved there in October 2019.[60]

Corporate design

Fleet

Current fleet

As of October 2025, Scoot operates the following aircraft:[85][86][87]

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.[94] The airline had planned to operate a fleet of 14 aircraft by 2016.[95]

2014–2015: Expansion

In September 2014, Scoot announced that it would introduce the Boeing 787-9 in Sydney, Perth and Hong Kong from March 2015.[19] 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.[20] 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%.[21]

In February 2015, Scoot took delivery of the first of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.[22] 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.[23][24] 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%.[25] 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.[26] In April 2016, Scoot announced its intention to start flights to three Indian cities: Amritsar, Chennai, and Jaipur, subject to regulatory approvals.[27] Scoot's parent company, Singapore Airlines, would serve the maximum number of 15 cities allowed after the start of Scoot's services to India.[28]

In May 2016, Scoot joined the world's largest low-cost carrier alliance, Value Alliance.[29] 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.[30]

frequent flyer
airline	Scoot
iata	TR‡R1R‡
icao	TGW
callsign	SCOOTER
founded	November 1, 2011
commenced	June 4, 2012
hubs	Changi Airport
focus cities	Taoyuan International Airport

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Brand Leadership

Customer Interaction

Brand Momentum

Brand Stability

Brand Age

Industry Profile

Global Presence

History

2011–2013: Inception

Corporate affairs

Business trends

Headquarters

Corporate design

Destinations

Codeshare agreements

Awards and recognition

Fleet

Current fleet

Fleet development

See also

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References

2014–2015: Expansion

2016–2019: Merger with Tigerair

Developments since 2020

NokScoot

Alliance

Interline agreements

Former fleet