The Singaporean low-cost-carrier Scoot has put its brand new Airbus A321neo to work on a route between Singapore and Bangkok today. The modern jet carries 236 passengers in a single class configuration and only arrived with the carrier in May.
The airline, a sister carrier of Singapore Airline put in an order for 16 of the Airbus jets before the pandemic started and expects to continue to take delivery of the aircraft until the order is complete in 2024.
The A321neo will also be deployed on routes to Cebu and Ho Chi Minh in the forthcoming months as the airline seeks to reduce its costs and increase its environmental credentials. In the long term, the A321neo will enable Scoot to achieve more sustainable operations and reduce carbon emissions with its enhanced sharklets and fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines. Based on pre-COVID levels of operations, there is an estimated 50%
Campbell Wilson, Scoot’s CEO, said, "Scoot’s new A321neos offer additional capacity and range, unlocking new network growth possibilities while enabling us to elevate the passenger experience in a commercially viable manner. Investing in new-generation aircraft and operating a young, fuel-efficient fleet is a cornerstone of Scoot’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050."
Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific said, "The arrival of the A321neo at Scoot marks another milestone in the close relationship we share with the Singapore Airlines Group. With the A321neo, Scoot will be able to increase capacity and open new routes across the Asian region. The aircraft will bring new levels of efficiency with significantly reduced fuel consumption, as well as lower emissions. We are confident that the A321neo will position Scoot well for the recovery in air travel."
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