New Delhi: Singapore's low-cost airline Scoot is exploring new opportunities and is interested in expanding its network in India, which is one of its major markets, according to a senior executive.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, currently has direct flights connecting Singapore to six Indian cities: Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Brian Torrey, general manager (India and West Asia) of Scoot, said on Thursday that the airline is offering unique ticket prices for Indian travelers, including those traveling beyond Singapore.
The airline is always looking at new opportunities in India and looking to expand, he said at a press conference in the national capital. India is among the top four markets for Scoot based on seasonality.
The airline's two main markets are Singapore and China, Torrey said.
According to the airline, the burgeoning middle class in India presents a significant opportunity as this segment can afford to travel by air and also wants to travel to new destinations.
There is also growth in leisure travel across all age groups. There are potential growing markets, but there are restrictions under the bilateral air services agreement between Singapore and India, he noted.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot fully utilize existing flight rights.
While he noted improved sales beyond Singapore, he said the airline must work harder to keep up with the Indian market.
Agatha Yap, chief marketing officer at Scoot, said India is an important market for the airline to participate in. Scoot operates Boeing 787 and A320 family aircraft to India.
The Singapore Airlines group, including Scoot, flies to 13 Indian destinations. Meanwhile, Tata Group-owned Air India is in the process of merging Vistara, a joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, with itself. Once the deal is completed, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, currently has direct flights connecting Singapore to six Indian cities: Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Brian Torrey, general manager (India and West Asia) of Scoot, said on Thursday that the airline is offering unique ticket prices for Indian travelers, including those traveling beyond Singapore.
The airline is always looking at new opportunities in India and looking to expand, he said at a press conference in the national capital. India is among the top four markets for Scoot based on seasonality.
The airline's two main markets are Singapore and China, Torrey said.
According to the airline, the burgeoning middle class in India presents a significant opportunity as this segment can afford to travel by air and also wants to travel to new destinations.
There is also growth in leisure travel across all age groups. There are potential growing markets, but there are restrictions under the bilateral air services agreement between Singapore and India, he noted.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot fully utilize existing flight rights.
While he noted improved sales beyond Singapore, he said the airline must work harder to keep up with the Indian market.
Agatha Yap, chief marketing officer at Scoot, said India is an important market for the airline to participate in. Scoot operates Boeing 787 and A320 family aircraft to India.
The Singapore Airlines group, including Scoot, flies to 13 Indian destinations. Meanwhile, Tata Group-owned Air India is in the process of merging Vistara, a joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, with itself. Once the deal is completed, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India.
