Scoot (TR) — Routes from Philippines, OFW Programs, Baggage | 2026
Scoot from the Philippines
Scoot (TR) ang LCC subsidiary ng Singapore Airlines group — pinaka-malawak na PH catchment among non-PH LCCs, with 5 cities served (MNL, CEB, DVO, ILO, KLO seasonal). Ultra-low fares, base ticket only, prepaid add-ons. Brand strength 7/10 — strong sa secondary-city outbound from Mindanao at Visayas. KrisFlyer Sprees loyalty (interlinked with SQ ecosystem). Iloilo direct to Singapore launched April 2025.
At a glance
- IATA / ICAO: TR / TGW
- Country: Singapore · Alliance: none (SIA group LCC subsidiary)
- PH hub airports: MNL (NAIA T3), CEB, DVO, ILO, KLO (seasonal)
- Filipino brand strength: 7/10
- Frequent flyer: KrisFlyer Sprees (interlinked with SQ)
- OFW program: none formal — strict LCC
Routes from the Philippines
Scoot operates the broadest PH catchment among non-PH LCCs:
| Origin → Destination | Weekly | Block hours | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNL → SIN (Singapore) | ~14 | 3.5 | 2x daily |
| CEB → SIN | ~7 | 3.7 | Daily |
| DVO → SIN | ~7 | 3.5 | Daily, Mindanao direct |
| ILO → SIN | ~7 | 3.7 | Daily, launched Apr 2025 |
| KLO → SIN | seasonal | 3.7 | Boracay tourism, intermittent |
From SIN hub via Scoot’s LCC network, kabayan can connect to: BKK, DPS (Bali), HAN, SGN, KUL, JKT, DAC, KTM, DEL, BOM, CCU, plus selected China cities. Scoot’s strength: secondary-city outbound — DVO direct to SIN ay strategic for Mindanao OFW and tourism; ILO direct ay new but already popular for Western Visayas catchment.
OFW program
Scoot has no dedicated OFW program — strict LCC model with no baggage uplift, no priority counters, no OFW-specific fare class. Base ticket has zero checked baggage; lahat add-on (baggage, meal, seat, water onboard). KrisFlyer Sprees points ay interlinked with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — pwedeng accumulate sa SIA full-service flights, redeem at burn sa Scoot LCC redemptions. For Singapore-bound OFW (domestic helper, F&B, healthcare, tech), Scoot ay tipid choice kapag may flexibility — savings of PHP 4,000-8,000 RT vs SQ. Pero kontra Cebu Pacific 5J on MNL-SIN: 5J slightly cheaper or comparable; Scoot has stronger ILO/DVO/CEB feeders. Para sa secondary-city kabayan (Iloilo, Davao, Cebu-based OFW), Scoot ay pinaka-importante — direct international without MNL connection saves 4-6 hours total travel time + domestic feeder costs.
Baggage allowance — economy
| Bundle / Class | Allowance (kg) | Allowance (lbs) | Cost (PHP, online prepaid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Fly (base, no baggage) | 0 kg | 0 lbs | included |
| FlyBag | 20 kg | 44 lbs | PHP 1,200 |
| FlyBagEat (with meal) | 20 kg | 44 lbs | PHP 1,800 |
| 25 kg prepaid add-on | 25 kg | 55 lbs | PHP 1,800-2,200 |
| 30 kg prepaid | 30 kg | 66 lbs | PHP 2,400-2,800 |
| 40 kg prepaid (international long) | 40 kg | 88 lbs | PHP 3,500-4,200 |
| ScootPlus (Premium Economy) | 30 kg + meal + seat | 66 lbs | bundled in fare |
| Excess at airport counter | per kg | per kg | PHP 700-1,000/kg |
| Hand-carry | 10 kg | 22 lbs | included; strict |
Tip: bumili online via Manage My Booking 24+ hours bago mag-flight para ma-discount.
How Scoot compares for Filipino travelers
Kontra Cebu Pacific 5J on MNL-SIN: parehong LCC, 5J slightly cheaper or comparable on price; Scoot has DVO/ILO direct edge. Kontra Singapore Airlines: full-service vs LCC — SQ PHP 5,000-12,000 mas mahal pero with included baggage + meal + service quality. Kontra Z2 (Philippines AirAsia): Z2 doesn’t fly SIN; Scoot fills that gap. Para sa Mindanao kabayan (Davao, GenSan catchment), DVO-SIN direct ay strategic — Scoot ang only option for direct international ex-DVO sa Singapore. Para sa Western Visayas (Iloilo, Bacolod, Roxas catchment), ILO-SIN direct (new April 2025) ay similarly important — saves substantial time vs MNL connection. Para sa pure MNL-SIN tipid trip, comparison-shop kontra 5J — usually within PHP 500-1,500 of each other. KrisFlyer Sprees integration is value for SIA/Star Alliance flyers.
FAQ
Scoot ba ay SQ? LCC subsidiary ng SIA group — same parent, separate booking. SilkAir merged into Scoot 2019.
Anong PH cities? Lima: MNL, CEB, DVO, ILO (Apr 2025), KLO (seasonal). Pinaka-malawak na non-PH LCC sa PH secondary cities.
Libre baggage? Wala — LCC. Prepaid: 20 kg ~PHP 1,200, 25 kg ~PHP 1,800, 30 kg ~PHP 2,400, 40 kg ~PHP 3,500.
Connect sa SIA via SIN? Oo — interline agreement. Single itinerary Scoot ex-PH + SIA onward to US/Europe/AU possible.
KrisFlyer Sprees worth it ba? Para sa frequent SQ + Scoot flyer, oo — interlinked with KrisFlyer ecosystem, redeem across SIA group.
Related
- Manila to Singapore (MNL-SIN) →
- Cebu to Singapore (CEB-SIN) →
- Davao to Singapore (DVO-SIN) →
- Singapore Airlines Carrier Guide →
- Balikbayan Box vs Airline Comparison →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona. About the author →.