Scoot announces network adjustments

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced adjustments to its network in anticipation of stronger demand during the Northern Winter season. From November 2024, extra weekly flights will be mounted to Chiang Mai and Hanoi, increasing services from 10 to 11 times weekly and five to six times weekly respectively. From December 2024, services to Perth will increase from 13 to 14 times weekly. Services to Melbourne will also increase from 12 to 13 times weekly, and subsequently to twice daily from January 2025. In addition, three more weekly flights will be mounted to Seoul (Incheon) via Taipei, making it a daily service. Similarly, services to Tokyo (Narita) via Taipei will also increase from 12 to 14 times weekly. Within Southeast Asia, Scoot will be increasing flights to destinations operated by the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. These include Davao, which will increase from seven to nine times weekly, as well as Balikpapan and Makassar, which will each increase from three to four times weekly. More recently, Scoot started operating daily services to Subang in Malaysia from 1 September 2024, and will be launching operations to Kertajati (Greater Bandung) in Indonesia on 28 September 2024 and Malacca in Malaysia on 23 October 2024. In line with Scoot’s ongoing efforts to optimise its network, services to Ningbo will be suspended, with its last flight on 26 October 2024. Calvin Chan, Chief Commercial Officer of Scoot, said, “We are happy to announce more flights to popular destinations such as Australia, Japan, and South Korea in the Northern Winter season, to cater to higher demand especially during the holidays and festive season. We will continue to seek new opportunities, remain nimble in our aircraft deployment to match demand, and provide our customers with greater convenience and enjoyable travel journeys with Scoot.” Vietjet unveils new flight schedule for Ho Chi Minh City – Perth Vietjet has revamped flight schedule for its Ho Chi Minh City – Perth route, optimising its services between Vietnam and Australia. Starting from October 27, 2024, the route will be operated four round-trips per week, offering seamless travel options for passengers between the capital of Western Australia and Vietnam’s biggest economic hub. Under the new schedule, flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Perth will depart every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 23:50 (local time), arriving in Perth at 7:45 the following day. Flights from Perth to Ho Chi Minh City will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:50 (local time), arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at 14:25 (local time). For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]