Singaporean low-cost, long-haul carrier Scoot has confirmed it is to add 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet from 2014 opening up a range of new network opportunities for the carrier. The aircraft will be transferred from the existing orderbook of its sister carrier Singapore Airlines as part of a revised fleet strategy at the Asian flag carrier.
The carrier says the aircraft will replace its existing Boeing 777-200s and will facilitate its ongoing expansion. The addition of a smaller, more efficient airliner to its fleet will enable the carrier to serve a number of markets that are not currently possible with the larger aircraft type, while also increasing frequencies on existing routes to meet growing demand. The range of the 787 will also enable Scoot to look at expanding into new geographical areas, including the Middle East and even parts of Europe.
“Since commencing operations in June 2012, Scoot has quickly established itself as a low-cost airline with a difference, with our fares, our crew and our product being exceptionally well received by the travelling public,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Scoot. “The airline has quickly grown to a fleet of four aircraft and a network soon to encompass nine cities. This announcement that we’ll be acquiring 20 Boeing 787’s to power our growth is exciting news and great for our guests – not least because the aircraft’s fuel efficiency will help keep ticket prices low.”
Scoot’s network now comprises six cities (Singapore, Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei and Tianjin) and a new link to Tokyo will commence later this month from October 29, 2012; while a triangle route to Shenyang and Qingdao in China will start from November 27, 2012.
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