Introduction

On my Bangkok to Singapore flight, I booked Premium Economy to test whether the extra cost delivers meaningful value or just budget airline marketing.

Having last flown Scoot in 2018, I was curious about what had changed in their food offerings.

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Scoot’s Premium Experience bundles perks that would cost extra in regular economy (if available):

Spacious premium leather seats
Cabin baggage
Check-in baggage
Complimentary meal
Priority check-in and boarding
30MB of Wi-Fi (where available)
Charging outlet

Inflight Cabin

Scoot’s Boeing 787 cabin has remained unchanged since the airline’s launch in 2012.

Interior view of an airplane cabin showing rows of passengers seated, each with yellow instruction sheets attached to the headrests in front of them. The overhead bins and lighting are also visible.
A row of empty airplane seats in economy class with green headrest covers. The interior features blue upholstery and ample legroom.
Passengers are seated inside an airplane cabin, with some engaged in activities such as reading or eating. The cabin lighting is dim, and overhead compartments are closed.
Two airplane seats in a premium class cabin with black leather upholstery and yellow stripes are positioned next to a window. The seating area appears clean and well-maintained.
Rows of gray airplane seats with yellow accents in a spacious aircraft cabin.


Scoot’s Boeing 787 cabin hasn’t changed since 2012, and it shows. While the wide leather seats were comfortable with decent recline and ample legroom, the cabin shows severe wear and tear.

The armrests showed extensive use, with visible dirt and scratches that suggested overdue refurbishment.

For an airline positioning Premium Economy as an upgrade experience, these maintenance details matter more than Scoot seems to realise.

A Boeing 787 safety card is placed in a seat pocket on an airplane, displayed against a patterned wall background.
Close-up of a worn and dirty airplane armrest, with a small plastic cup containing a few blue and white items placed nearby. The surface of the armrest shows signs of extensive use and wear.

Inflight Menu

The most significant positive change since 2018 was a marked improvement in meal offerings.

Scoot has shifted toward sustainable cutlery that felt substantial rather than flimsy.

For longer European routes, they offer pre-order meal deals at around AUD $22.70, which include a main dish, snack, and drink.

Plastic utensils and a napkin placed on a black tray next to a drinking cup and a red can. A yellow voucher is partially visible under the utensils.

Passengers without pre-orders can buy from the Scoot Cafรฉ menu, which features various hot dishes and snacks.

Six meal options with accompanying drinks and dessert are displayed, each labeled with a price of AUD 22.70. The meals include various chicken, beef, and potato dishes with sides of rice.
A Scoot Cafรฉ menu is placed on a tray table, featuring a cartoon of a person enjoying a meal with various food items illustrated on a bright yellow cover.
An opened in-flight magazine displaying snack options on the right page along with advertisement content on the left page, showing various food and product images and text.
Open menu on an airplane tray table, displaying various light meal options, including croissant with egg, Old Chunky Chicken Pop, Pineapple Danish, Spicy Chicken Focaccia, and more.
An airline menu displayed on an open booklet, showcasing various meal options with images and descriptions, including Chicken Potato Cheddar, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Dfh Curry Basmati Rice Box.

Bangkok to Singapore

On my short-haul flight from Bangkok, service began before takeoff with a small cup of water for Premium Economy passengers.

A sealed container of BLU pure drinking water sits on an airplane tray table. A person's legs and luggage are visible in the background.


Service began before takeoff with water for Premium Economy passengers.

Unlike traditional trolley service, drinks were delivered by hand, adding a personal touch that elevated the experience.

The meal service impressed with efficiencyโ€”starting from the back of Premium Economy, all passengers received food within 17 minutes.

Each tray included a hot main course, dessert, sustainable cutlery, and a 30MB Wi-Fi voucher.

Airplane meal tray with a rice and meat dish, a pink packet of snacks, a hot drink in a paper cup, a can of Coca-Cola, and a flyer for a chat session.

I selected Oriental Treasure Rice with chicken, chestnut, oriental sausage, and mushrooms.

This dish genuinely surprised me with authentic flavours, the chicken was tender, and chestnuts provided texture contrast.

For airline food on a short flight, this exceeded expectations. The chocolate chip cookies for dessert were standard but adequate.

A packet of chocolate chip cookies, a cup, and several cookies placed on a napkin are displayed on a black tray.

Despite the short flight, the crew worked efficiently and attentively, providing passengers with genuine warm service.

Conclusion

Scoot Premium Economy delivers solid value for budget-conscious travellers.

The wide leather seats offer genuine comfort improvement, while the included meal exceeded expectations with authentic flavours and proper preparation.

The cabin showing wear and simple meal presentation remind you this isn’t luxury, but for the price point, it represents excellent value among low-cost carriers’ premium options.

The aging interiors need attention, and meal service lacks some premium touches you might expect.

Still, the Oriental Treasure Rice showed Scoot can deliver quality food when they focus on execution.

If you’re flying Scoot and can afford the Premium Economy upgrade, it’s worth considering for the convenience, comfort, and surprisingly good food. Don’t expect Singapore Airlines standardsโ€”appreciate it for well-executed budget airline premium service.

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