TOKYO, TAIPEI ALL NOW ON THE MENU FOR SCOOT

 

Scoot, Singapore's newest low cost carrier, not only have the widest seats of any low cost carrier, they are also opening up a wide selection of destinations across Asia, that now combine the three greatest tiger cities of Singapore, Taiwan and now Tokyo.

From 29 October 2012, Scoot will be the first and only low cost carrier to operate daily between Singapore Changi Airport and Tokyo's Narita International Airport, bringing great fares and Scootitude to Japan.

With low fares from Singapore to Tokyo (via Taipei) from SGD199 – Fly class (approx AU$158 and from SGD349 (approx AU$258) for ScootBiz, you can choose to stop in Singapore, or Taipei or both on your way to the megatropolis of Tokyo.

Promo fares are currently available between Australia and Singapore from $199 one way leaving the Gold Coast and from Sydney.

Said Campbell Wilson, Scoot's CEO, "Scoot's all about new experiences, fun and quirkiness. And there's no destination on earth more unique, fun and quirky than Tokyo! From the vibrancy of Shinjuku to the peace of Meiji-jingu, the tradition of Asakusa to the weird and wacky of Harajuku or Akihabara. Food, fashion, fun – Tokyo, my favourite place to visit, is absolutely a must-see."

Scoot's service to Tokyo will operate via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport – and the only low-cost link between these two airports.

"Scoot is delighted to be linking Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo with a whole new travel experience and, with such great fares and the most spacious economy seats of any low cost airline, there's never been a better time to get outta here and Scoot," added Campbell.

In the lead-up to today's release of fares, more than 60,000 people took part in a Facebook campaign in which more than $100,000 worth of travel vouchers and free flights to Tokyo for an entire year are to be given away! The campaign will end at 11.59pm (Singapore time) today. To take part in Scoot's future promotions and get advance notice of special fares, "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flyscoot or sign up to our newsletter at www.flyscoot.com.

Flight Schedules

Scoot's daily service between Singapore and Tokyo (via Taipei) will depart from Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 2 at 12.55am and arrive into Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 5.40am. The flight departs Taipei at 6.50am and continues on to Tokyo's Narita International Airport at 10.40am. The return flight departs Tokyo at 11.50am and stops over at Taoyuan International Airport at 2.35pm before heading back to Singapore at 3.45pm and arriving at Changi Airport at 8.10pm, offering connections to Scoot's other destinations including Sydney, Gold Coast and Bangkok, as well as many of the 220 cities in 60 countries accessible from one of the world's premier air hubs.

Fare Information

From Singapore to Tokyo (via Taipei), introductory one-way Fly airfares start from just S$199. For those seeking more frills, one-way ScootBiz tickets are available from S$349.

From Tokyo to Singapore (via Taipei) one-way Fly fares start from JPY14,780 and ScootBiz from JPY22,780.

From Tokyo to Taipei, one-way Fly fares start from JPY9,540 and ScootBiz from JPY19,540.

From Taipei to Tokyo, one-way Fly fares start from TWD1,998 and ScootBiz from TWD4,999.

All fares are inclusive of taxes. The special launch fares are available from 12.30pm (Singapore time) on 3 October 2012 (Wednesday) till 11.59pm (Singapore time) on 8 October 2012 (Monday), or until seats sell out.