Singapore Airlines (SIA) low-cost carrier Scoot has unveiled the first six routes for its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet.
Scoot will take its first new-technology E190-E2 in April, with entry into service expected on 7 May on the Singapore-Krabi route.
Scoot will deploy the E190-E2 on two new routes, Koh Samui and Sibu, as well as existing destinations in Malaysia and Thailand, comprising Hat Yai, Kuantan, Krabi, and Miri.
With the introduction of Koh Samui and Sibu, Scoot’s network will increase to 69 destinations. Now-defunct SIA subsidiary SilkAir used to fly to Koh Samui with A319s.
The first of its nine all-economy E190-E2 aircraft is expected to be delivered from Embraer’s Brazil manufacturing plant in April. This first aircraft, nicknamed Explorer 3.0, will take over the existing flights to Krabi and Hat Yai from 7 May, increasing flight frequencies to both destinations to 10 times weekly.
The second E2 aircraft, also scheduled for delivery in April, will allow Scoot to operate routes to the four additional destinations. Daily flights to Koh Samui will start from 13 May, whilst frequency increases to Miri and Kuantan will increase to four times weekly from 5 June.
“We are delighted to unveil the first six destinations to be helmed by our new Embraer E190-E2s to cities in Malaysia and Thailand, including two exciting new additions to our network. This marks a new chapter of growth for Scoot and the SIA Group and a significant step in strengthening our presence and connectivity in the region,” said Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot.
“Our fleet expansion reflects our confidence that the demand for air travel will continue to grow within this region. We will continue to seek new opportunities and push boundaries so as to connect our customers to even more destinations at the same great value in the future.”
Scoot currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, including A320 neo and A321 neo on regional flights, as well as more than 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft deployed on its longer flights, including to Europe.
