Scoot expands its long haul offering – with a London to Bangkok service!

I’m filing this route under “I didn’t see that coming”, Scoot (the low-cost operation of Singapore Airlines), is planning to launch a route between London Gatwick and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, operating onwards to Singapore Changi.

Scoot Boeing 787-8 at Singapore Changi – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. 

It will be a first for a low-cost carrier (with the route traditionally played by EVA Air and Thai Airways), as well as complementing the existing non-stop services operated between Singapore and London Heathrow Airport by Scoot’s parent, Singapore Airlines.

Scoot’s new service will commence with flights from 16 December 2021 and be followed by three-times-weekly seasonal scheduled services from March 2022, with a further review and potential increase in frequency based on demand and regulatory approval.

The timetable is complex, to put it mildly, with flights starting on the 16th December through to the 30th, and then recommencing on the 27th March, scaling from two services a week to three.

Flight Schedule for Singapore-Bangkok-London services (16 – 27 December 2021) 

Flight Schedule for London-Bangkok-Singapore* services (29 – 30 December 2021) 

Flight Schedule for Singapore-Bangkok-London (Effective 22 March 2022, two times  weekly service) 

Flight Schedule for Singapore-Bangkok-London (Effective 27 March 2022, three times  weekly service) 

Scoot will operate a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route,  offering both Economy and ScootPlus cabins, sporting features such as in-flight wi-fi and the ability to upgrade to Scoot Plus or to Scoot-in-Silence – Scoot’s offering of a quiet-zone.

In Quotes

Mr Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

“The progressive relaxation of international borders presents new opportunities for airlines and travelers alike. With the ability to now travel quarantine-free between the United Kingdom and Thailand, Scoot is excited to introduce the only low-cost option between Bangkok and London offering our unique combination of great value and great experience with a touch of Scootitude.

For nearly 10  years, Scoot has empowered travelers to customise their flight experience as they prefer,  whether it be with extra legroom, checked baggage, free carry-on cabin luggage of 10kg,  inflight Wi-Fi, tasty meals, Scoot-in-Silence or just enjoy an unbeatable airfare. We’re excited  to now introduce the World’s Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline to London.”

The second major European expansion

Scoot has been toying with the idea of European long haul for some time, with the airline operating a route between Singapore and Athens.

However, this market has been tough for any airline to crack, to put it mildly (with airlines trying and failing due to costs).

By offering it as a low-cost way to Singapore and a direct route to Bangkok, it opens up multiple revenue chances.

Could it be the way to offer long haul operations? It might be.

But the airline will have to sort out its timetabling. Starting a service for a few weeks, then abandoning it until the new Spring/Summer season is an interesting tactic…

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