Scoot is the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, with destinations including Sydney, Singapore and even Athens in Greece. We flew aboard Scoot's signature Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Singapore Changi, scheduled to depart at 12:00pm. Unfortunately, things went to a rocky start- receiving an email at 10pm the night before advising that the flight was to be delayed 4 hours. Approximately 10 days later, we received a Singapore $50 voucher per passenger.
Our Scoot Boeing Dreamliner
ScootBiz / Business Class
ScootBiz is the premium class available on Scoot flights, located at the front of the cabin. On our Dreamliner, ScootBiz comprised 5 rows in a 2 3 2 formation (35 passengers) although on our flight occupancy was about 50%.
The perks of ScootBiz include priority check-in (probably the most significant pre-flight benefit), 30kg of check-in luggage, inlfight meal and drink and priority boarding.
The complimentary infight meal (chargeable for Economy Class on Scoot)
On boarding, we were presented with a tidy cabin in excellent condition, featuring large leather seats. These spacious reclinable seats are why you spend to upgrade. The technical details are at least 38” (96cm) of legroom, 22” (56cm) of width, 6” (15cm) of recline and fully adjustable headrests and legrests. To be clear, these are not flat beds. They are akin to ultra-premium economy on international long-haul or domestic business class. Each seat features a power point, however, absent a USB port.
A drawback for some may be the lack of an entertainment system. I brought my Surface which I loaded up with some iTunes Rentals. With the power point at each seat, this was more than adequate. Scoot provides ScootBiz passengers with free access to ScooTV which features a limited range of movies and shows.
The crew are friendly and efficient but will quickly vanish from the cabin. Despite the benefits, do not expect business class style attention.
For the 8 hour flight to Changi Aiport, they were a pleasure. Considering the tickets are priced similarly to an economy ticket on a regular airline ScootBiz is recommended. For the right price, we would fly ScootBiz again.
UPDATE: We will be travellling ScootBiz to Maldives in 2019