June 15, 2012
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Scoot Off to Sydney
There’s a new star in the skies – Scoot is here to save money and offer great value for travelers!
Scoot is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (yes best in the world, way to go for my nation). It’s a new choose-your-own-frills, LCC (low cost carrier) operating widebody aircraft on medium and long-haul routes.
Their inaugural flight took off for Sydney on 4 June; I was tiptoeing with excitement to be invited to participate in a milestone of aviation history.
Checking in with Class95 FM deejays Vernetta Lopez and Glenn “Egoman” Ong.
They were due to do some broadcasting work for the station live from Sydney.
Scoot’s fun and boisterous branding was exemplified with lots of crazy wild orange hair accessories adorning their staff.
And a troupe of dancers to celebrate the special occasion.
The pioneer cabin crew
Glad I had a rockstar travel buddy for the trip
Waiting at the gate with Brad
Mr Choi Shing Kwok, Permanent Secretary (Transport) and Scoot’s CEO Mr. Campbell Wilson perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
We can’t wait to board the plane and Scoot to Sydney!
Brightly colored seats in the Boeing 777 aircraft.
Me x Brad x Catherine x Alvin
Barbarella (Michelle Chong) and Pornsak (Chua Enlai) from hit show “The Noose” were also on board.
They walked around doing a bit of filming and added their touch of comic bedazzlement to starstruck passengers.
Pay only for the meal you want. They looked so good on the menu I wanted them all.
Rent an iPad for SGD$22. Movies, TV shows, music and games at a swipe of your fingers.Inflight entertainment systems add bulk and increase fuel consumption. iPad rental is the fuel-efficient and environment-friendly way Scoot passes on savings to travelers. With an easy navigation interface and a big, crystal clear screen, I found using the iPad was really not bad at all.
“This Means War”, a lasagne meal, too much oreos & milk, and some snooze under my yellow snuggly blanket later….
The inaugural Scoot flight finally touches down on June 5th in the Sydney Airport!
As I gazed out of the window with water streaming down, I thought it was raining. Turns out….
It was a fire truck hosing down the plane as it taxied past the runway! An aviation tradition for first flights apparently.
Congratulations Scoot, here’s to bringing more people to experience the fun of Down Under!Overall, I had a pleasant experience flying with Scoot, in spite of some hiccups with the aircraft that caused long delays and resulted in a few majorly disgruntled passengers. Well, teething problems perhaps, and anyway, safety is a priority no?
Their fleet of Boeing 777s are similar to full-service carriers with wider seats, more leg room, better seat reclining, compared to typical smaller budget aircraft. Much more comfy.
With a name like Scoot, you know you’ll be in for what Wilson hopes is a fun and chirpy time complete with and happy, bouncy cabin crew. You might think all the bright yellow sunshine is overkill, or you might love it especially if you’re going on a family trip with kids.
Scoot has a unique business model and I’m curious to see how they will fare (pun intended, haha) in time to come. It’s certainly in the interest of the consumers that they stay around because they do offer AMAZING value for medium haul flights, and maybe longer flights in the future. Scoot will be adding Taipei and Tokyo to their list of destinations soon in the last quarter of 2012. I think this means I can go back to my favorite Tokyo again and again now! ♥
Check out their incredible Great Singapore Sale fares, I think it’s hard to beat this affordability. And remember, scooting goes both ways. So Aussies, Thai and Chinese travelers, you’re gonna love these prices too.
What happened after our fateful arrival in Sydney? Stay tuned to upcoming blog posts…
The wonderful folks at Destination NSW planned an itinerary chock full of adventures for us! xoxo
Comments (8)
Give me your legs!!!!! Jealous max!
if you look indirectly at the plane, it looks like a shoe with a banner. lol
The water cannon salute is also done for last flights too. Typically pilot retirement.
How do they compare to air Asia long haul flights?
I wish my daughter was half as sane and intelligent as you.. She’s an embarrassment to me and S’pore.
Btw, I’m honored to have same initials as you – DY
Chua Enlai not equal to Pornsak. -_-;;
I didn’t know Hush Puppies actually sell luggages.
I love your white top! What’s the brand and where’d you get it from? Your taste is impeccable.