Credit: Scoot
SCOOT is set to take over operation of services to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA) on May 1, 2016, marking the first Middle Eastern destination in the LCC’s network.
According to a press release, the transfer of operations will result in an increase in capacity to and from Jeddah and better optimise the utilisation of the SIA Group’s resources.
Subject to regulatory approvals, Scoot will start the thrice-weekly non-stop services between Singapore and Jeddah using 335-seat Boeing 787-8s, with plans to progressively increase frequency.
Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, said: “We have long wanted to operate to Saudi Arabia. Jeddah, its second largest city, is both a commercial centre as well as the principal gateway for religious pilgrimages to nearby Mecca. With thrice-weekly non-stop services (to Jeddah), Scoot looks forward to improving connectivity between Singapore and this important world city.”
Customers who have made advance bookings to or from Jeddah on SIA will be re-accommodated on Scoot’s new services, or may otherwise opt for a refund.
