Scoot

Scoot (ICAO: TGW) is a prominent low-cost carrier based in Singapore, operating as a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group.

Scoot was founded on May 25, 2011, by Singapore Airlines with the aim of establishing a budget long-haul airline out of Asia, complementing SIA's full-service offerings. The airline commenced operations on June 4, 2012, with its inaugural flight from Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN) to Sydney. In July 2017, Scoot merged with Tigerair Singapore, absorbing its operations and retaining the Scoot brand, which also led to a change in its IATA code to TR and ICAO code to TGW.

Scoot's primary operational base and main hub is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), with Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan designated as a focus city. The airline currently operates a young and modern fleet of over 50 aircraft. This includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners (787-8 and 787-9 variants) for its medium to long-haul routes, Airbus A320-family aircraft (A320-200, A320neo, A321neo) for short and medium-haul flights, and the newer Embraer E190-E2 planes for regional operations. Scoot plans to retire its A320-200s by the end of 2025.

The airline serves an extensive network of over 70 destinations across 18 countries and territories spanning the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. While Scoot is not a member of any major global airline alliance (like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld), it is part of the KrisFlyer frequent-flyer program and maintains codeshare agreements with several airlines, notably its parent company Singapore Airlines, as well as Air France, KLM, and Virgin Australia, to expand its reach. For passenger comfort and choice, Scoot offers different cabin classes, including ScootPlus (a premium economy option with recliner seats) and ScootinSilence (an extra legroom zone in a quieter cabin), in addition to standard economy seating. It also provides "FlyBagEat" bundles that include a meal/snack and baggage allowance.