Scoot Begins Operation of Embraer E190-E2, Aiming for New Regional Routes and Increased Frequency

Scoot has commenced operations with the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from May 7.

Prior to the start of operations, a ceremony was held at Changi International Airport, attended by Senior Minister of State for Transport, Chi Hong Tat, Scoot’s CEO Leslie Thng, and Embraer’s CCO Martin Holmes, to celebrate the inauguration.

The first flight, TR684, flew from Singapore to Krabi. Initially, the aircraft will be deployed on two routes, Singapore to Krabi and Hat Yai, increasing flights from one round trip per day to ten round trips per week to improve convenience.

The aircraft are introduced through a lease with Azorra, and out of nine ordered, two have already been received. This marks the third aircraft model to join Scoot’s fleet after the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787, named “Explorer 3.0.” It is the first time for a Singapore carrier to introduce Embraer aircraft.

The seats are arranged in a 2-2 configuration with 112 seats available. The first row and exit row seats offer extra legroom, including reclining features for seats in front of the exit rows and ease of stowing luggage due to generous legroom. The seat pitch is 29 inches, designed for low-cost carrier (LCC) specifications. The crew consists of two pilots and three cabin staff, totaling five members.

Scoot plans to deploy this smaller aircraft compared to the Airbus A320 family on regional routes, enabling the launch of new routes and increased frequency on existing routes, particularly in Southeast Asia. Routes from Singapore to Samui will begin one round trip per day from May 13, and Singapore to Sibu will operate three times a week starting June 5, along with aircraft swaps on routes connecting Singapore with Miri and Kuantan. This expansion will extend Scoot’s network to 69 cities. (Reported with the cooperation of Scoot)