Scoot! SQ's LCC gets a name

[viraj735]

Grapevine chatter. Initial fleet of aircraft will be 4 772s with options for 10 more. Expected EIS is 3 in Q2 2012 & 1 in Q3 2012. Config will be approx 400 seats.

400 seats in a 772? Sounds like a 10 abreast Y config.

[Singapore_Air]

Grapevine chatter. Initial fleet of aircraft will be 4 772s with options for 10 more. Expected EIS is 3 in Q2 2012 & 1 in Q3 2012. Config will be approx 400 seats.

First seen on Twitter.

Indicative configuration is 32 Premium Economy and 374 Economy Seats (10 abreast)

[SilverChris]

Grapevine chatter. Initial fleet of aircraft will be 4 772s with options for 10 more. Expected EIS is 3 in Q2 2012 & 1 in Q3 2012. Config will be approx 400 seats.

Any idea of the reg.? And why would they need options when 4 clearly aren't enough?

Sorry but what's EIS?

[9V-JKL]

Sorry but what's EIS?

Entry Into Service

[Nick C]

Any idea of the reg.? And why would they need options when 4 clearly aren't enough?

No idea about the regos but it will most certainly be from the pool of SQ*/SR* birds.

I guess the options are just in case the market isn't receptive to the concept of Scoot. The options are spread over 4 years (2+2+3+3) - 4 772ERs and 6 772s.

[SilverChris]

No idea about the regos but it will most certainly be from the pool of SQ*/SR* birds.

I guess the options are just in case the market isn't receptive to the concept of Scoot. The options are spread over 4 years (2+2+3+3) - 4 772ERs and 6 772s.

Will the 772s continue flying as de-rated ERs?

[flying.monkeyz]

Interesting to see which terminal they will operate from...

[ycp81]

Interesting to see which terminal they will operate from...

I highly suspect T2

[flying.monkeyz]

I highly suspect T2

I have a funny feeling that they may be at the Budget Terminal and passengers to be transported to aircraft at remote bays by coaches. But we'll see.

[milehighj]

Perhaps this terminal?

[coffeeblack]

Config will be approx 400 seats.

The B772 Max Cap is 440. If they're configuring around 400 seats won't it be one hellava squeeze? I think there goes my dream of having a Premium Economy/Budget Business product on Scoot...

Edit: Thanks for the possible config options, Mr/Ms SingaporeAir. We'll just have to wait and see

[QSG]

http://www.ana.co.jp/dom/inflight/seatmap/772/

The above might give you an idea of what the seat map might look like. NH has 405 pax domestic 772 (21 seats at 50 inch pitch, and 384 in Y at 10 abreast).

[MAN Flyer]

No idea about the regos but it will most certainly be from the pool of SQ*/SR* birds.

There are two or three 777's parked on the remote stands near the Budget Terminal that are supposedly earmarked for the new outfit.

I have a funny feeling that they may be at the Budget Terminal and passengers to be transported to aircraft at remote bays by coaches. But we'll see.

I think that would be unlikely unless Tiger move out as they are struggling for space and gates now.

[flying.monkeyz]

I think that would be unlikely unless Tiger move out as they are struggling for space and gates now.

No need for Tiger to move out cuz the bays currently occupied by Tiger are too small for 777.

Having said that, I think it's about time CAAS think about building a new terminal, especially if QF really set up its new carrier here.

[kevin-sg]

Oh my 10 abreast is awwwwful... reminds me of all EK's 777 aircrafts in economy. Yikes!
I think they would likely to use T2. Somehow, I do feel that T2 seems to be a little under-utilised?