Scootin’ Back to China and Other Popular Summer Holiday Destinations
Resumption of flights to cities in China, starting with Haikou, Nanning, Ningbo, Shenyang andXi’an More flights to China, Athens, Perth, Langkawi, Manado, Sapporo and Tokyo New flight schedules released for Scoot’s Pikachu Jet SINGAPORE/INDIA – Scoot, the low-cost
- Resumption of flights to cities in China, starting with Haikou, Nanning, Ningbo, Shenyang andXi’an
- More flights to China, Athens, Perth, Langkawi, Manado, Sapporo and Tokyo
- New flight schedules released for Scoot’s Pikachu Jet
SINGAPORE/INDIA – Scoot, the low-cost subsidiaryofSingapore Airlines (SIA),will steadily resumeflights to and from Chinato accommodate strong travel demands in line withthe further relaxation of border restrictions. Scoot will also be ramping up flight frequencies across its network, particularly to destinations that are popular for summer travels in Australia, Greece, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia.
Since travel restrictions were lifted globally in 2022, Scoot has resumedmostof itspre-Covid routes, increased flight frequencies to ensure its capacity matches demandand expanded its network with the launch of new destinations such as Jeju, Lombok, Makassar, Miri and Yogyakarta.
China
From now until the end of Northern Winter 2022 (25 March 2023), Scoot will progressively increase its total flights to China from 14-times weekly to 26-times weeklyby stepping up flight frequencies to seven of its existing points, comprising Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Tianjin and Zhengzhou.
The pace of resumption continues into the Northern Summer period, which spans 26 March to 28 October 2023. Scoot will resume flights to Haikou,Ningboand Xi’an in April 2023, bringing the total number of weekly flights to China to 42-times weekly by the end of April 2023.
With services to Nanning and Shenyang resuming in May 2023,customers can look forward to 57-times weekly flights to China by the end of June 2023.
Other Network Updates
Scoot will increase flight frequencies to travellers’ favourite warm-weather destinations, just in time forcustomers to plan their summer travels. Flight frequencies to Athens will increase from two-times to four-times weekly, flight frequencies to Perth will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly, flight frequencies to Sapporo through Taipei will increase from three-times to four-times weekly andflight frequencies to Tokyo through Taipei will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly. Closer to Singapore, flight frequencies to Langkawi will increase from four-times to seven-times weekly and flight frequencies to Manado will increase from three-times to four-times weekly.
Some adjustments will be made to optimise resources and accommodate other operational considerations. In particular, Scoot services to the Gold Coast will be suspendedafter 17July 2023 (last flight out of the Gold Coast). Customers with existing bookings will be notified oftheir options.
New Schedules forPokémon Air Adventures Flights
Pokémon Air Adventures, a partnership with The Pokémon Company, continues to be well sought-after by Pokémon fans and others looking for unique experiences. In February 2023, Scoot launched these inaugural themed flights on the Pikachu Jet toBangkok. In March 2023, the Pikachu Jet will make its way to Taiwan.Customerscan choose from eight scheduled flights in March 2023 and six scheduled flights in April 2023. For more information on the Pikachu Jet schedule, please refer to Scoot’s website.
Scoot Chief Executive Officer, Mr.Leslie Thng, said, “Scoot hasbeen anticipating the return of travel to and from China and we will scale up operations to meet the demand from this sizeable market. We will also ramp up frequencies to other popular summer destinations as customerscontinue to seek travel to connect with loved ones, explore new cultures and create new experiences. This year, we aspire to continue redefining value-travel by providing our customers withsafe and seamless travel journeys, quality service, differentiated products and experiences at affordable fares.”
For more information on the schedule of flights mentioned in this announcement, please refer to Annex A.
Notes:
- Due to prevailing travel restrictions, Scoot currently offers 59 destinations for booking as of February 2023. Our full network encompasses 71 destinations across 15 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
- Customersmust ensure they fulfil all travel and entry requirements before booking a Scoot flight.
- All flights are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes.
- In the event an alternative aircraft is deployed in place of the Pikachu Jet due to operational or maintenance requirements, the original inflight offering and experience will not be available.
ANNEX A
RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS TO HAIKOU, NANNING, NINGBO, SHENYANG AND XI’AN**
Ningbo (Effective 1 April 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Ningbo | TR176 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 1205 | 1710 | A320 |
Ningbo – Singapore | TR177 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 1810 | 2320 |
Haikou (Effective 2April 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Haikou | TR118 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 0715 | 1045 | A320 |
Haikou – Singapore | TR119 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 1145 | 1525 |
Xi’an (Effective 2 April2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Xi’an | TR134 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 1910 | 0035 | A320 |
Xi’an – Singapore | TR135 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1350 | 0710 |
Nanning (Effective 1 May 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Nanning | TR114 | Monday, Thursday, Saturday | 0945 | 1335 | A320 |
Nanning – Singapore | TR115 | Monday, Thursday, Saturday | 1445 | 1845 |
Shenyang (Effective 2 May 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Shenyang | TR156 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 0250 / 0300 | 0940 / 0945 | B787 |
Shenyang – Singapore | TR157 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 1055 | 1755 |
INCREASE IN FLIGHT FREQUENCIES TO FUZHOU, GUANGZHOU, HANGZHOU, NANJING, QINGDAO, TIANJIN, AND ZHENGZHOU**
Guangzhou (Effective 26 March 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Guangzhou | TR100 | Daily | 0520 | 0925 | A320 |
Guangzhou – Singapore | TR101 | Daily | 1040 | 1430 |
Zhengzhou(Effective 26 March 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Zhengzhou | TR116 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 0130 | 0655 | A321neo |
Zhengzhou– Singapore | TR117 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 0755 | 1310 |
Fuzhou (Effective 27 March 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Fuzhou | TR174 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1035 | 1515 | A320 |
Fuzhou – Singapore | TR175 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1615 | 2050 |
Hangzhou(Effective6 May 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Hangzhou | TR188 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 1635 | 2135 | B787 |
Hangzhou – Singapore | TR189 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 2250 | 0345 (+1) |
Nanjing(Effective 7 June 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Nanjing | TR180 | Daily | 1030 | 1550 | B787 |
Nanjing – Singapore | TR181 | Daily | 1705 | 2225 |
Qingdao(Effective7 June 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Qingdao | TR186 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday | 0145 | 0735 | B787 |
Qingdao – Singapore | TR187 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 0850 | 1455 |
Tianjin(Effective 10 June 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Tianjin | TR138 | Daily | 0130 | 0735 | B787 |
Tianjin – Singapore | TR139 | Daily | 0920 | 1530 |
INCREASE IN FLIGHT FREQUENCIES OF SEASONAL FLIGHTS TO ATHENS, PERTH, LANGKAWI, MANADO, SAPPORO AND TOKYO
Athens (Effective 26March 2023–28October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Athens | TR712 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 0535 | 1155 | B787 |
Athens – Singapore | TR713 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 1345 | 0545 (+1) |
Perth (Effective 26 March 2023 – 28 October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Perth | TR8 | Daily | 1200 | 1700 | B787and A321neo |
TR16 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 1530 | 2035 | ||
Perth – Singapore | TR9 | Daily | 1800 | 2330 | |
TR17 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 2135 / 2200 (Wednes-days) | 0315 |
Sapporo via Taipei (Effective 26 March 2023 – 28 October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet | |
Singapore – Taipei | TR892 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 0610 | 1055 | B787 | |
Taipei – Sapporo (Chitose) | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 1155 | 1650 | |||
Sapporo (Chitose) – Taipei | TR893 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 1855 | 2235 | ||
Taipei – Singapore | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 2340 | 0420 (+1) |
Tokyo via Taipei (Effective 26 March 2023 – 28 October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet | |
Singapore – Taipei | TR898 | Daily | 0100 | 0600 | B787 and A321neo | |
Taipei – Tokyo (Narita) | TR874 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 0845 | 1340 | ||
Taipei – Tokyo (Narita) | TR898 | Daily | 0700 | 1120 | ||
Taipei – Singapore | TR874 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 1500 | 1925 | ||
Tokyo (Narita) – Taipei | TR899 | Daily | 1220 | 1455 | ||
TR875 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 2030 | 2320 | |||
Taipei – Singapore | TR899 | Daily | 1555 | 2045 | ||
TR875 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 0020 | 0455 |
Manado (Effective 27 March 2023 – 28 October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Manado | TR216 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | 0925 | 1315 | A320 |
Manado – Singapore | TR217 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | 1400 | 1725 |
Langkawi (Effective 29 March 2023 – 28 October 2023)
Route | Flight Number | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fleet |
Singapore – Langkawi | TR474 | Wednesday, Friday | 0820 | 0940/0950 | A320 and A321neo |
TR476 | Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday | 1555 | 1710 | ||
TR478 | Sunday | 1750 | 1920 | ||
Langkawi – Singapore | TR475 | Wednesday, Friday | 1030/1040 | 1210 | |
TR477 | Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday | 1755 | 1940 / 1945 (Fridays) | ||
TR479 | Sunday | 2000 | 2145 |
PIKACHU JET SCHEDULE IN MARCH ANDAPRIL 2023
Date | Flight Number | Route |
6 March | TR808 | Singapore – Tokyo |
7 March | TR809 | Tokyo – Singapore |
13 March | TR842 | Singapore – Seoul |
13 March | TR843 | Seoul – Singapore |
15 March | TR616 | Singapore – Bangkok |
15 March | TR617 | Bangkok – Singapore |
24 March | TR898 | Singapore – Taipei –Tokyo |
24 March | TR899 | Tokyo – Taipei – Singapore |
6 April | TR840 | Singapore – Seoul |
6 April | TR841 | Seoul – Singapore |
19 April | TR808 | Singapore – Tokyo |
19 April | TR809 | Tokyo –Singapore |
27 April | TR896 | Singapore – Taipei – Seoul |
27 April | TR897 | Seoul – Taipei – Singapore |
*All timings listed are in the respective local time zones.
**Subject to regulatory approval.
For the latest flight schedule, you may refer here.
About Scoot
Scoot is the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Scoot took to the skies in June 2012 and merged with Tigerair Singapore in July 2017, retaining the Scoot brand for a new chapter of growth. To date, Scoot has carried over 71 million guests, and has a fleet of over 50 aircraft, comprising widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners and single-aisle Airbus A320 family aircraft, and plans to add the Embraer E190-E2 in 2024. Scoot offers 59 destinations for booking as of February 2023. We now serve a network of 71 destinations across 15 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. Scoot was the world’s first low-cost carrier to attain the highest ratings at both the APEX Health Safety Audit powered by SimpliFlying and Skytrax COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating Audit. In 2022, Scoot was awarded IATA membership for meeting global industry standards for airline operational safety. Scoot provides a safe, reliable, quality and affordable travel experience with a unique attitude – Scootitude, a passion for travel, people and pushing boundaries. Travellers on Scoot can earn and redeem KrisFlyer miles, enjoying more rewarding travel journeys and access to enhanced benefits. For more information, visit FlyScoot.com or contact our Call Centre.
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