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Scoot Pte Ltd, operating as Scoot, is a Singapore-based low-cost airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, renowned for its vibrant branding, affordable fares, and extensive Asia-Pacific network. Headquartered at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Scoot operates primarily from Terminal 1, with a focus city at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Below is a detailed overview of Scoot’s history, operations, fleet, services, challenges, and future outlook.
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.
Scoot was established on November 1, 2011, by Singapore Airlines (SIA) as a low-cost subsidiary targeting medium and long-haul routes, announced in May 2011 with Campbell Wilson as founding CEO. Named “Scoot” in November 2011, reflecting its playful, youthful spirit, the airline launched its first flight on June 4, 2012, from Singapore to Sydney, Australia, followed by Gold Coast services. Scoot’s slogan, “Escape the Ordinary,” and its quirky “Scootitude” culture emphasize innovation, spontaneity, and value-driven travel for the young and young-at-heart.
In July 2017, Scoot merged with Tigerair, another SIA low-cost subsidiary, absorbing its operations, routes, and Airbus A320 fleet under Scoot’s brand, adopting Tigerair’s IATA code (TR) and ICAO code (TGW). The merger expanded Scoot’s network and fleet, accelerating growth. In 2014, Scoot partnered with Thailand’s Nok Air to form NokScoot, a Bangkok-based long-haul low-cost carrier, with Scoot holding a 49% stake. NokScoot operated from Don Mueang International Airport but liquidated in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scoot joined the Value Alliance in May 2016, the world’s largest low-cost carrier network, alongside Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air, Nok Air, and others, but later withdrew. By April 2025, Scoot had carried over 71 million passengers, earning accolades like Skytrax’s “World’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline” for 2024, its fourth consecutive win, and a 5-star Skytrax COVID-19 Safety Audit rating, the first for a low-cost carrier.
As of April 2025, Scoot operates a fleet of over 50 aircraft, including Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners, Airbus A320s, A320neos, A321neos, and Embraer E190-E2s, with an average fleet age of around 7 years. Scoot began with six Boeing 777-200ERs from SIA, reconfigured for low-cost operations, but transitioned to an all-Boeing 787 fleet by August 2016, retiring the 777s. The Airbus A320 family, inherited from Tigerair, serves short-haul routes, while Embraer E190-E2s, introduced recently, support regional expansion. Scoot has 20 Boeing 787-9s transferred from SIA’s order book and plans further fleet growth.
Scoot serves 71 destinations across 15 countries, including Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth), China (Tianjin, Shenyang, Qingdao), Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), South Korea (Seoul), Indonesia (Jakarta, Bali), Thailand (Bangkok), and Europe (Athens, Berlin, London Gatwick via Bangkok). The airline operates over 500 weekly flights, focusing on secondary cities and leisure destinations, with Singapore Changi as its hub and Taoyuan as a focus city. Codeshare agreements with SIA enhance connectivity, allowing seamless transfers for passengers on SIA-Scoot itineraries.