Scoot, SIA newest low cost subsidiary, will be the first budget carrier to link Singapore to Tokyo Narita from October 29.
SINGAPORE- Scoot, Singapore’s newest low cost carrier, not only have the widest seats of any low cost carrier, they are also opening up a wide selection of destinations across Asia, that now combine the three greatest tiger cities of Singapore, Taiwan and now Tokyo.
From 29 October 2012, Scoot will be the first and only low cost carrier to operate daily between Singapore Changi Airport and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, bringing great fares and Scootitude to Japan. With low fares from Singapore to Tokyo (via Taipei) from SGD199 – Fly class (approx AU$158 and from SGD349 (approx AU$258) for ScootBiz, travellers can choose to stop in Singapore, or Taipei or both on your way to the megatropolis of Tokyo.
Said Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s CEO, “Scoot’s all about new experiences, fun and quirkiness. And there’s no destination on earth more unique, fun and quirky than Tokyo! From the vibrancy of Shinjuku to the peace of Meiji-jingu, the tradition of Asakusa to the weird and wacky of Harajuku or Akihabara. Food, fashion, fun – Tokyo, my favourite place to visit, is absolutely a must-see.”
Scoot’s service to Tokyo will operate via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport – and the only low-cost link between these two airports. “Scoot is delighted to be linking Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo with a whole new travel experience and, with such great fares and the most spacious economy seats of any low cost airline, there’s never been a better time to get outta here and Scoot,” added Campbell.
Scoot’s daily service between Singapore and Tokyo (via Taipei) will depart from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 at 12.55am and arrive into Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 5.40am. The flight departs Taipei at 6.50am and continues on to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport at 10.40am. The return flight departs Tokyo at 11.50am and stops over at Taoyuan International Airport at 2.35pm before heading back to Singapore at 3.45pm and arriving at Changi Airport at 8.10pm, offering connections to Scoot’s other destinations including Sydney, Gold Coast and Bangkok, as well as many of the 220 cities in 60 countries accessible from one of the world’s premier air hubs.
Luc Citrinot a French national is a freelance journalist and consultant in tourism and air transport with over 20 years experience. Based in Paris and Bangkok, he works for various travel and air transport trade publications in Europe and Asia.
