SCOOT, the new no-frills airline flew into Sydney for the first time this morning an hour later than expected due to a medical emergency in Singapore.
The 777-200 with 40 Business class and 360 Economy pax was full with those on board paying a
super low one-way introductory fare of just $88.
“Scoot’s daily flights from Sydney, and from next week, five weekly flights from the Gold Coast offer
fantastic value air fares and a whole new way to fly to SIN, said Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s CEO.
Scoot’s regular fares are $179 in economy and $399 in Business one way on the route, he added.
Wilson also announced that it would fly to two more Asian destinations, Tokyo & Taipei. Sydney airport CEO Kerrie Mather said it’s projected Scoot’s
service will inject about $146m into the economy annually.Shows Kerrie Mather, Campbell Wilson and Sandra Chipchase cutting the cake at the airport welcome.