Scoot has quietly retired the “pay-with-miles at 1¢ each” model and rolled out a zone-based award chart with fixed pricing and two buckets—Saver and Advantage—for Economy awards. Redemptions start from 1,500 miles one-way, and you now book these directly on Scoot’s website/app under “Redeem flights”.
Scoot introduces Fixed Redemption Charts.
Scoot has moved to fixed redemptions, replacing the old dynamic “miles = cash” slider for Scoot flights. Saver takes fewer miles (limited space), while Advantage costs more (provides broader space). Redemptions are available for the economy cabin only. No ScootPlus awards are available.
I’ve included the chart here for your reference.
All routes operated by Scoot are included, except for the Jeddah route. The base fare is quoted in miles, but the taxes & add-ons are in cash. Date changes are allowed (a fee applies, and you may need to top up if only Advantage pricing remains). The redemption allows for no route changes, no name changes, and no waitlists, and is generally non-refundable, except in cases of medical or bereavement reasons, or significant schedule changes.
However, elite perks carry over in the new format. PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite members keep their Scoot benefits (priority boarding, standard seat selection, etc.) on award tickets as well.
What does it cost?
Scoot’s official chart publishes mileage bands by zone. A few headline examples ex-Singapore (one-way, Economy):
- Kuala Lumpur: 1,500 (Saver) / 3,500 (Advantage) miles
- Bangkok: 2,500 / 5,500 miles
- Perth: 6,500 / 12,500 miles
- Tokyo/Seoul: 12,500 / 24,000 miles
- Europe (e.g., Vienna): 24,000 / 37,500 miles
India pricing
India is Zone 12 on the Scoot chart. From Singapore to India, the award price is 8,000 miles (Saver) or 13,500 miles (Advantage) each way for Economy. That applies across Scoot’s India cities. Taxes are extra. In India, Scoot flies from Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam to Singapore.
How to book (and what’s included)
You must redeem from flyscoot.com or the Scoot app while logged into KrisFlyer, using the “Redeem flights” toggle. The booking journey displays day-by-day award availability and then allows you to purchase bundles (Value/Flex) or à la carte extras. Saver Awards include only a seat + 10 kg cabin bag; check-in baggage, meals, seat selection, Wi-Fi, etc., are all paid add-ons.
Value check: burn miles or pay cash?
The game has changed because Scoot seats are now priced based on a fixed number of miles, while ancillaries remain cash-based. On short routes with low fares, cash may still prevail; however, on school holidays and peak periods, as well as on newly launched or monopoly routes, fixed-mile pricing proves more effective. Comparisons show Scoot awards often undercut SIA Economy Saver mileage to the same region by a wide margin (e.g., India 8k vs. 20k on SIA for Economy Saver), but remember Scoot’s bare-bones inclusions.
Also, KrisFlyer’s “Miles + Cash” (the old slider) remains available across the group at a fixed rate (recently revised). Still, the new Scoot award chart typically delivers better value compared to straight offsets.
The Indian view: where Scoot flies and why this helps
As mentioned earlier, Scoot currently serves six Indian cities from Singapore: Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam, providing a valuable mix of Tier 2 and Tier 3 connectivity and leisure flows. With fixed 8k/13.5k pricing one-way for these markets, the new chart is convenient for last-minute peak travel or when cash fares spike.
If you’re based in India and earning transferable points, HDFC BANK points, Axis Bank EDGE Rewards/Miles and American Express Membership Rewards can be transferred to KrisFlyer, allowing you to top up for Scoot awards quickly. HDFC Bank’s premium cards also list KrisFlyer as a partner for airline miles. Check your card and portal for your specific ratio and timelines.
Could Scoot feature in Spontaneous Escapes?
There’s no official confirmation, but given Scoot now publishes a proper chart, it’s reasonable to hope occasional promo-level discounts (akin to SIA’s KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes) may appear down the line. For now, budget on chart rates and treat any future promos as a bonus.
Bottomline
Scoot’s new fixed-miles chart is a material upgrade for KrisFlyer members. For India–Singapore and regional leisure runs, 8,000 miles one-way can be terrific when cash fares surge—remember you’re buying a seat, nothing more, and the rules are stricter than SIA’s. If that works for your trip style, this is a real, usable new lever in the KrisFlyer ecosystem.
What do you think of Singapore Airlines’ Scoot LCC now offering redemptions on the zone-based system?
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