Scoot to take over Singapore Airlines routes to Jeddah

From 1 May 2016, Scoot will operate services to Jeddah, taking over from parent company Singapore Airlines.

The transfer of operations to Scoot will result in an increase in capacity to and from the Saudi Arabian city and better optimise the utilisation of the SIA Group’s resources.

Singapore Airlines currently operates three flights per week to Jeddah via Dubai with 285-seat Airbus A330-300s. Subject to regulatory approvals, Scoot will start with thrice-weekly non-stop services between Singapore and Jeddah using 335-seat Boeing 787-8s, with plans to progressively increase frequency.

“Scoot is thrilled to be adding our first Middle Eastern destination to our network,” said Scoot CEO, Campbell Wilson. “We have long wanted to operate to Saudi Arabia. Jeddah, its second largest city, is both a commercial centre as well as the principal gateway for religious pilgrimages to nearby Mecca. With thrice-weekly non-stop services, Scoot looks forward to improving connectivity between Singapore and this important world city.”

Customers who have made advance bookings to or from Jeddah on Singapore Airlines will be re-accommodated on Scoot’s new services, or may opt for a refund.

Details of Scoot’s flight numbers and flight schedules for services between Singapore and Jeddah are as follows :

SINGAPORE – JEDDAH*
Flight No.	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
TZ 592	4.40pm	8.30pm	Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

JEDDAH – SINGAPORE*
Flight No.	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
TZ 591	10pm	12.40am the next day	Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

* Operations are subject to regulatory approvals. Schedules are correct at time of print and are subject to change. All times listed are local. +1 refers to arrival on the next day.

SilkAir to fly to Male four times a week from October

Source: SilkAir. Male. From 25 October 2015, SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin four times weekly services to Male. Previously, Singapore Airlines offered a variable frequency of 10 to 14 flights a week to the capital of the Maldives. Now, together with SilkAir’s new services, both airlines will offer a total of two round-trip services a day, subject to regulatory approval. Singapore Airlines’ Senior Vice President Marketing Planning Lee Wen Fen said: “By synergising the networks of both carriers, we are able to provide customers more choice and greater flexibility when planning their travel itineraries. This is another example of the Singapore Airlines Group’s commitment to continuously expanding our combined network and enhancing connectivity options for our customers.” SilkAir’s Chief Executive Leslie Thng, said: “The Maldives is a popular travel destination offering great beauty both above and below the water, with its stunning white sand beaches and equally beautiful underwater world. We are glad to be able to join Singapore Airlines to bring travellers from around the world to this picturesque island destination.” Details of flight numbers and schedules for services between Singapore and Male from October 25 are as follows (timings listed are local): Singapore (SIN) to Male (MLE) Flights Flight Days of Operation Departure Arrival SQ452 Daily SIN 2035hrs* MLE 2210hrs Operated by Singapore Airlines MI482 Mon Tue Wed Thu SIN 1005hrs MLE 1140hrs Operated by SilkAir SQ462 Fri Sat Sun SIN1005hrs MLE1140hrs Operated by Singapore Airlines *SQ452 timings from 25Oct15 to 20Nov15: SIN 2020hr MLE 2210hr Male (MLE) to Singapore (SIN) Flights Flight Days of Operation Departure Arrival SQ451 Daily MLE 2325hrs SIN 0715hrs (+1) Operated by Singapore Airlines MI481 Mon Tue Wed Thu MLE 1255hrs SIN 2045hrs Operated by SilkAir SQ461 Fri Sat Sun MLE 1255hrs SIN2045hrs Operated by Singapore Airlines