The first UK flight operated by long-haul low-cost airline Scoot is scheduled to take off this month.
It will commence flights between London Gatwick and Bangkok in Thailand on December 16.
This will be followed by three weekly scheduled seasonal services a week from March 2022, with a further review and potential increase in frequency based on demand and regulatory approval.
All services will be operated by Scoot’s widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners offering both Economy and ScootPlus cabins, sporting features such as inflight Wi-Fi and the ability to upgrade to Scoot Plus or to Scoot-in-Silence – Scoot’s offering of a quiet-zone.
With searches for holidays to Thailand increasing by 112 per cent since the lifting of travel restrictions for UK travellers, Scoot’s entry on this popular leisure route comes hot on the heels of the borders reopening between the UK and Thailand, enabling travel without quarantine at either end.
Chiravadee Khunsub, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand UK & Ireland, said: “Scoot’s new flight service to Bangkok from London Gatwick is exciting news, especially for travellers across the south of the UK.
“The new flights are great timing to add capacity for travellers looking for some winter sun and a budget airline option makes Thailand even more affordable for couples, groups of friends and vaccinated families looking to get away and share amazing experiences together.”
She added: “Bangkok is a great city with new hotel openings, world-class shopping, Michelin dining, cool neighbourhoods, local markets, river boat tours and of course the Grand Palace. All of this is just 12 hours from London and at great value fares thanks to Scoot.”
To celebrate the launch, Scoot has released attractive fares to Bangkok starting from £170 one-way in Economy. Promotional fares are available until December 15, or whilst stocks last.
Bookings can be made at www.flyscoot.com or the Scoot mobile app.
