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You’ve probably heard of Singapore Airlines, but its low-cost subsidiary Scoot might not be on your radar. Scoot has now rolled out a fixed award chart, giving flyers the chance to get more value than the old one-cent-per-point redemptions. Plus, Scoot has some unique routings that make it a good option for flights around Southeast Asia.
In this post, we'll look at the new chart, how to book Scoot flights, and what value to expect — including options to get over 4 cents per KrisFlyer mile on Scoot flights!
Where Does Scoot Fly?
Scoot (IATA code: TR) flies all over Asia from its base in Singapore (SIN) and even reaches as far as Vienna (VIE) and Melbourne (MEL). It also serves harder-to-reach spots like Phu Quoc (PQC) in Vietnam, Shenyang (SHE) in China, and Davao City (DVO) in the Philippines. This makes Scoot a viable option for jaunts around Asia.
KrisFlyer's New Fixed Award Chart for Scoot
KrisFlyer's new fixed award chart for Scoot breaks the network into 17 zones, ranging from short hops between Singapore and Malaysia all the way to routes as far as Greece and Austria.
You can see the first ten zones below, with the full chart available here (PDF link). It lists the number of KrisFlyer miles required for every Scoot route.
Things to know about KrisFlyer's Scoot award chart
- The white row shows Saver awards, which are the lowest mileage prices you can book.
- The yellow row shows Advantage awards, which cost more miles but are often available when Saver space is gone.
- The chart applies to one-way economy awards only, and flights are non-refundable.
How to Book Scoot Awards — and the Value You’ll Get
To search and book award, start by visiting Scoot's website. You can then login with your Singapore KrisFlyer credentials and toggle the “Redeem Flights” button on.
Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK)
This short hop to Bangkok (BKK) costs just 2,500 KrisFlyer miles plus $56.54. The Basic fare includes a 10kg carry-on but no seat selection. For $28.39 more, the Value fare adds seat selection and a 20kg checked bag. The Flex fare goes a step further, making your ticket changeable for $40.39 more than Basic.
That same Basic fare would cost $160.94 if you paid cash. After subtracting the fees on the award ticket, you’re getting an impressive 4.2 cents per KrisFlyer mile.
A comparable flight booked directly with Singapore Airlines costs 13,500 KrisFlyer miles, with about the same amount in taxes and fees.
The Singapore Airlines flight includes a checked bag and seat selection, but for 11,000 fewer miles, Scoot is a great choice if those extras aren’t a priority for you.
Singapore (SIN) to Chennai (MAA)
This four-hour flight to India costs 8,000 miles plus $54.89, or $152.13 if you paid cash. That works out to a solid 1.2 cents per point. Since Singapore Airlines charges 20,000 miles for the same route, Scoot makes for a great low-cost alternative.
For reference, here's this same flight if booked with cash:
Related: Guide to Booking Low-Cost Carriers With Points
Singapore (SIN) to Vienna (VIE)
Singapore Airlines doesn’t operate non-stop flights from Singapore to Vienna (VIE), making Scoot the only direct option. The award chart shows Zone 1 to 16 pricing starting at 24,000 KrisFlyer miles. On the date below, a one-way Basic cash fare is $344.50, which works out to about 1.2 cents per mile.
While not an amazing redemption, it’s still far better value than Scoot offered before. And since it’s the only non-stop to Austria, Scoot is definitely worth considering.
How to Earn KrisFlyer Miles
The easiest way to amass miles to book these Scoot flights is by transferring from a flexible points currency. Singapore KrisFlyer is a 1:1 transfer partner from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou® Rewards, and Capital One miles. Here are the transfer times you can expect from these programs:
Bottom Line
Scoot isn’t new, but its fixed award chart is. At a time when many airlines are moving away from award charts in favor of dynamic pricing, this is welcome news. KrisFlyer redemptions on Scott previously offered just 1 cent per point, but the new chart opens the door to better opportunities. Paired with Scoot’s unique route network, it makes for a solid use of KrisFlyer miles.
Flyers will find lower mileage rates almost across the board with Scoot as compared to Singapore Airlines. However, as a low-cost alternative, there will be sacrifices. If seat selection, extra bags, and flexibility are your priorities, Scoot may not be the best option for you. As you buy up to higher fares on Scoot that include those extras, the value gap between Scoot and Singapore begins to shrink dramatically.
But all that said, having another award option to hop around Asia, especially to lesser-known destinations, is a win for all budget-conscious travelers.
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