Wan Xin NgWith Jetstar Asia set to shut down on 31 July 2025, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget arm Scoot are stepping in to fill the gap. The low-cost carrier’s closure affects 16 routes out of Changi Airport, including several popular short-haul destinations. But travellers need not worry too much.
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SIA Group has announced plans to boost flight capacity across the region, including launching new routes and increasing frequency on existing ones.
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New Scoot routes to Okinawa, Labuan Bajo, and Medan
Jetstar Asia had operated exclusive flights to destinations like Okinawa in Japan and Labuan Bajo in Indonesia. These links would have been cut off after July, but Scoot will take over both routes during the Northern Winter 2025 season, which runs from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026.
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Subject to regulatory approval, Scoot will begin:
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Four-times weekly flights to Okinawa
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Twice-weekly flights to Labuan Bajo
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Daily flights to Medan
This move ensures continuity for travellers heading to these leisure hotspots.
More flights to Southeast Asian favourites
Scoot and SIA are also ramping up flight frequency to key cities across Southeast Asia.
Starting August 2025:
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Scoot will increase services to Bangkok from 35 to 39 flights per week, then to 42 flights per week from 26 October
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Penang flights will go from 21 to 28 per week
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Clark will go from 5 to 7 per week
From 26 October 2025, Scoot will also add more services to Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, Phuket, and Surabaya.
Singapore Airlines will likewise increase capacity on important routes.
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Flights to Manila will rise from 28 to 35 weekly
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Jakarta flights will increase from 63 to 70 weekly
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Phuket will go from 30 to 42 weekly
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Colombo flights will increase from 7 to 10 weekly
Scoot will also deploy Boeing 787 Dreamliners on some of its Manila routes, replacing smaller Airbus planes to accommodate more passengers.
What this means for travellers
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While Jetstar Asia’s exit will be felt, the SIA Group’s swift response ensures that most routes remain well served. Travellers can expect more flight options, larger aircraft on select routes, and maintained access to regional destinations. The expansion is also likely to soften any price increases by balancing demand with available capacity.
Looking ahead
Changi Airport Group has confirmed that 12 of the 16 routes previously served by Jetstar Asia are already covered by other airlines. For destinations not yet picked up by other carriers, such as Broome and Wuxi, airport authorities are actively engaging airlines to restore connectivity. Meanwhile, SIA Group’s plans signal a strong commitment to regional travel, with updated schedules to be announced in the coming months.
