SINGAPORE- Scoot (TR), Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier, eyes growth in India’s tier-two and three cities.
The airline seeks expanded bilateral air services agreements to enable direct flights between Singapore and more Indian destinations.
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Brian Torrey, General Manager for India and West Asia at Scoot, highlights significant growth potential in several Indian markets currently not covered by the existing agreement. He anticipates changes to include more airports as India expands its aviation infrastructure.
The current agreement allows connectivity between Singapore and 24 Indian cities, including six major metros and 18 other destinations. Scoot and Singapore Airlines jointly serve 13 Indian cities, with Scoot operating over 40 weekly flights to six locations: Chennai, Amritsar, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam.
Scoot ranks India among its top four markets, alongside Singapore, China, and Australia. The airline targets India’s expanding middle class, capitalizing on the growing trend of international travel among upwardly mobile Indians.
Singapore serves dual roles for Scoot: a popular destination and a major international hub. Approximately 40% of Scoot’s Indian passenger traffic connects to destinations beyond Singapore, including Southeast Asia, China, and Australia.
Post-pandemic, Scoot has seen significant growth in connecting traffic from India. Brian Torrey, General Manager for India and West Asia, states that Scoot is working to enhance connectivity for Indian travelers to more destinations via Singapore.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot’s parent company, will hold a 25.1% stake in Air India following Vistara’s merger.
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