Since the Singapore’s regulators granted anti-trust immunity (ATI), low cost airlines Scoot and Tigerair Singapore have been working to bring the benefits of increased co-operation to guests.
Already, Scoot and Tigerair have seen a doubling of passengers connecting between the two airlines thanks to more competitive airfares, co-ordinated joint promotions and the launch of new itineraries only available by combining the routes of both airlines. And there is much more to come.
From early January, the airlines are operating as joint venture services two routes flown in parallel – Singapore to Hong Kong and Bangkok – offering more schedule choice and harmonised policies.
From February, Scoot will increase the frequency of its Singapore – Perth route to daily as Tigerair redeploys its aircraft to other markets.
Later in 2015, both carriers are working towards allowing seamless booking of each other’s flights on their respective websites.
The seamlessness and convenience will improve even further with deeper integration of the two airlines’ reservations systems, and as the two airlines coordinate schedules to improve the ease of connections, range of flight times and destinations available to guests.
“August’s grant of ATI allowed Scoot and Tigerair to take concrete steps toward realising the full potential of our complementary networks. The opportunities are many, and though some initiatives will take more time, it’s great to see significant early benefits such as the rise in connecting passenger volumes.”
Campbell Wilson, Scoot chief executive
“The upcoming rollout of joint-venture routes, deeper system integration and schedule co-ordination will further strengthen both partners and, most importantly, provide greater convenience and flight options to our guests.”
Lee Lik Hsin, Tigerair group chief executive
Beyond coordination on promotions, distribution and network, the airlines are also exploring other opportunities for deeper co-operation, including common ground handling, procurement and service centres.
But what will not change is Scoot and Tigerair’s commitment to providing safe, reliable and unbeatable value travel – across a combined network of 47 cities – so that you can see more of this great world, more often.