AFF Review: ScootPlus on the Boeing 787-8 (ICN-SIN)

[AFF Editor]

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787 is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787

ScootPlus, the premium cabin on low-cost carrier Scoot, is not Business Class - nor does it pretend to be, and it's priced accordingly. As we discovered flying ScootPlus from Seoul to Singapore, it's still a comfortable way to fly.

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[OZDUCK]

This a llpretty much matches my experience with ScootPlus. A more comfortable seat than economy, the basic meal served as soon as possible after take-off, 'priority' boarding strictly enforced and almost no frills on board. But the important point for me is the leg and shoulder room at a reasonable price. I am happy to often use Scoot to avoid being jammed in a SQ Y seat Perth/Singapore or pay the excessive 'Perth/Australia' tax for J leaving Perth.

You were luckier than me as on my last flight one armrest was held together with tape. The cabins honestly do need a refresh.

 

[GoYouBlues53]

Excellent review, Matt. I travelled on Scoot Plus to SIN and back from MEL - about a seven hours haul during the day. I agree with your comments. My only negative was the useless WIFI on board. It connected and I could see how far to the destination on the Scoot page but it just would not load websites such as AFL.com and The Australian. Scoot needs to improve on that area.

Andrew from Vermont

 

[Steve994]

Good review. You state that the seats are more like most airlines Premium Economy. Add to that they are also like what Qantas has the cheek to call, and charge for, as Business Class on their 737's.

 

[stm1sydney]

Yes, it is amazing value and very comfortable.

 

[AVV]

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787 is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787

ScootPlus, the premium cabin on low-cost carrier Scoot, is not Business Class - nor does it pretend to be, and it's priced accordingly. As we discovered flying ScootPlus from Seoul to Singapore, it's still a comfortable way to fly.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

100% Agree. When I fly with Scoot I find the service excellent for what you pay, also the extra for changes. Flew JQ recently and got a voucher for my prob with the plane and service where the male crew were more interested in themselves than the pax. Also the plane looked old and unclean. The carpets were filthy. Food on JQ is worse than any airline I have used. Also little choice on JQ.

 

[DC3]

Flew JQ recently …. the plane looked old and unclean. The carpets were filthy. Food on JQ is worse than any airline I have used. Also little choice on JQ.

Note to self: Remove JQ from bucket list

 

[OATEK]

Thanks for the review Matt. We have been lucky enough to get PE reward flights to SIN from SYD in the last 2 years that enabled us to connect with an ME carrier from there (in J). But with our move to ME carriers, our QF status will fall to SG soon and we will have buckley's chance of snagging reward flights SYD-SIN-SYD after that.

So Scoot Plus is looming as a real alternative, especially as they have day flights to/from. Its obvious that we will need to prepare for the flights, in terms of having snacks, entertainment etc. Also need a water bottle (empty) ex-SIN, so you can fill it up at the water station in the gate lounge. But given the advantages of discount fares ex-SIN on ME carriers its worth giving Scoot a go.

 

[AVV]

Love Scoot ,value for money.
Great list of destos and good connex times. So as said be prepared for less extras.

 

[GarrettM]

Good review Matt.
We've been happy with Scoot the few times we've used it. I reckon I'd be happy enough with ScootPlus on a shortish night flight as well. Then again I'm already contemplating a PER-HND Scoot economy jaunt cause I'm an oddball.

 

[OZDUCK]

Despite my saying that how happy we are to use ScootPlus I have to admit that I have booked a return trip Per-Sin in QF Y in October. This is basically because of the price. During the recent QF sale I got the return trip with us in exit row seats both ways for about $600 cheaper for two than ScootPlus was going to cost.

This solves the problem of no legroom for us and even though the exit row seats are a bit squeezy they are only 2 across so it is not too bad. The flight times are better in QF. Although the meal is not a great deal better we will get an ice-cream!

 

[Julie Baynes]

Good review Matt.
We've been happy with Scoot the few times we've used it. I reckon I'd be happy enough with ScootPlus on a shortish night flight as well. Then again I'm already contemplating a PER-HND Scoot economy jaunt cause I'm an oddball.

Hi Garrett
I too am looking for a premium Economy flight from Haneda to Perth and cant decide between Air Asia X or Scoot Plus how was your flight on Scoot PER- HND? Julie Baynes

 

[moa999]

Agree ScootPlus is more apt, much as he original StarClass was better for JQ than Business.

That said JQ Biz is a step ahead with a slightly better meal (not available in Y) and unlimited beverages (albeit the wine list is not premium).

And 30MB these days is hardly usable.