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27th April 2012
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its first UK route - the only low-cost non-stop flight service between London’s Gatwick Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. With searches for holidays to Thailand increasing by 112% since the lifting of travel restrictions for UK travellers, Scoot’s entry on this popular leisure route comes hot on the heels of the borders reopening between the UK and Thailand, enabling travel without quarantine at either end.
The new service will commence with flights from 16 December 2021. This will be followed by three-time weekly scheduled seasonal services from March 2022, with a further review and potential increase in frequency based on demand and regulatory approval. All services will be operated by Scoot’s widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners offering both Economy and ScootPlus cabins.
Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Scoot is excited to add flights between London Gatwick and Bangkok to our network, offering our unique combination of great value and great experience with a touch of Scootitude.”
With the addition of London, Scoot will serve over 30 destinations in December 2021 as it progressively builds back to its pre-COVID coverage of 68 cities.