Introduction

Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget-friendly arm, offers two cabin classes: Economy and Premium Economy.

While Economy passengers must pay extra for meals and luggage, Premium Economy includes these perks as part of the fare.

On my flight from Bangkok to Singapore, I booked Scoot’s Premium Economy to experience the added comfort and inclusions firsthand.

The Scoot Premium Experience includes:

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.


While the wide leather seats in Premium Economy were comfortable, with decent recline and ample legroom, the cabin is starting to show some wear and tear.

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

Having last flown with Scoot in 2018, I noticed a marked improvement in their inflight meal offerings.

The airline has also shifted toward more sustainable cutlery, which is a nice touch.

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.

For longer flights from Europe to Singapore, Scoot offers pre-order meal deals priced around AUD 22.70, which typically a main, snack and drink.

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.


Passengers without pre-orders can still buy snacks, light meals, and hot dishes from the Scoot Café menu onboard.

A Scoot Café 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.


For those who hadn’t pre-ordered, the crew moved through the cabin before takeoff to confirm meal choices.

Unlike traditional trolleys, drinks were delivered by hand, adding a personal touch.

The meal service began from the back of Premium Economy, and within 17 minutes, all passengers had received their food.

Each tray included:
A hot main course
A dessert
Sustainable cutlery
A 30MB Wi-Fi voucher

While the meal presentation was simple for a Premium Economy product, it’s important to remember that Scoot is a low-cost airline, not Singapore Airlines.

For my main course, I selected the Oriental Treasure Rice, which featured chicken, chestnut, oriental sausage, and mushrooms.

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.

Surprisingly, it was delicious, flavourful, and well-seasoned—a decent dish for airline food.

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’s Premium Economy provides a comfortable, efficient, well-priced experience for a low-cost airline.

The wide leather seats offer extra space and comfort compared to regular Economy.

Meals have improved since my last flight and sustainable cutlery is a nice touch.

The crew was friendly and attentive, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey.

That said, the cabin is starting to show signs of wear, and the meal service—while promising—lacks some of the extras you might expect in Premium Economy (such as a more extensive selection of beverages or appetizers).

While not a luxury airline experience, Scoot Premium Economy is an excellent upgrade for budget-conscious travellers looking for more comfort, priority boarding, and an included meal.

For the price, it’s one of the best-value Premium Economy options among low-cost carriers.

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