That's the sort of route Scoot does well. Scoot is a safe, usually reliable airline with really good value fares. Beyond that, its not very friendly cabin crew and expensive, poor quality food make flights with Scoot a bit burdensome. I would not choose them on a route served by Air Asia or even Jetstar but Penang to Singapore all you need is a reliable bus and Scoot is good for that :)
Certainly worth it for at least four days, but you could spend a month there too. Make sure to do your research when it comes to hotel accommodation. It seems to be on the extremes of superb to dreadful.
Great video, Jayden! I love the gate lice when the aircraft hasn't even arrived yet! Gate lice is such a big problem in the US. It drives me nuts to push through a crowd of people who are in group 7 to be able to board the plane. The flight seemed uneventful at least. I loved seeing Singapore again, especially Marina Bay Sands and the Jewel. I can't wait to get back there!
I googled ‘gate lice’ just now😂 What a funny phrase haha. I just booked a trip to Singapore today! Going on 1 Sep from Shanghai and then Scoot’s premium class to Bangkok. Scoot’s premium is cheaper than SQ economy LOL!
Just been on Scoot too from YIA to SIN! Seems like your crews weren't as friendly as mine tbh. But yeah, sometimes they can be a tad too stern when communicating their requests. Aside from that Scoot, at least from my flight experience, ain't too bad...
Really excellent video and in the Region you can compare Scoot A320s 5J🇵🇭 A320s. full-service carrier versions too if you can like PR A320-214s they have multiple versions one of them is mostly fiesta class PR brand for economy others are split Mabuhay and Fiesta Classes version. Also try scoot to the Philippines from Singapore and later on the SQ B737 Max 8 the triangle routing SQ906 SIN-DVO-CEB🇵🇭-SIN
hi Jayden, how long was the wait between the plane arriving and departing as you would have had to wait for the cleaning of the aircraft? how did you get this flight for $15?
I remember going to a Golden Lounge years ago. Don't know if it's still there in PEN. Bloody hell, $6 for that packet of chips?! That's more expensive than OZ! 😅
Hi Jayden. Scoot is a very literally named airline. It's great to " scoot" from A to B.....it gets it's high volume of paying customers by offering a simple, crowded , no frills service. ....and it helps if you are skinny, nimble, and short !😂 I agree with you and others, for flights longer than 60-90 minutes max, it serves a purpose. But for those of us who are "well-rounded", taller, older, frailer, ...or need to take luggage, or even eat/drink...I think it's better to pay more, for the comfort and small perks. Singapore looks cool. That fountain at Changi airport always amazed me when I see it in a video... in fact that whole airport looks amazing !
yep I would've taken SQ if I have more money haha. My inbound flight was right after my United flights from Vancouver and SFO. I was so tired to film the Scoot flight to Penang 🤣 The waterfall hits differently at night!!
"Well-rounded" passengers have the option of Scoot's equivalent of Premium Economy, I think it's called Scoot Plus. But then you're paying something like the full fare airline prices.
Took this flight in August. I paid $20 since I had luggage. Flight was on time. Seat was uncomfortable, as all the A32x flights on Scoot are for someone who is 6’2” tall. But it was bearable for the hour. Personal limit is Sing to BKK for 2-1/2 hours. But for Sing to BKK, if I have luggage, I also check SQ and Thai. There are times when the fare, including luggage, is similar. Unlike a comment I saw, I have always felt the Scoot flight attendants were fine and not unfriendly.
@@JaydenWong We’ll be taking ScootPlus from Tokyo to Singapore in November. We took it once before after “bidding” on the upgrade. This time, we booked it from the start. The cost was $390US (one way) while comparable flights on SQ, ANA and JAL were double that. The only downside is it’s a 9AM flight from Narita, so we’ll spend the night out there.
Hi Jayden. One big question is HOW? I wanted to do this trip, but I was told if I went from Singapore to Malaysia, I would require a Yellow Fever Vaccination or risk a possible quarantine period on return to Singapore. I guess you already had the vaccination. Anyway what did you think of Penang? Did you find it interesting? Was there enough to do there, or would the time better be spent in Singapore?. The Singapore Hotels are crazy expensive right now. You can't get much for under $500 AUD with taxes. I tell you, the Airlines should pay you for these trip reports. Your an expert at these. So good.
I've never had a yellow fever vaccine yet. Also never heard that anyone needs it for Malaysia. It just could be a recommendation :) I spent most of my time in Penang with my group of friends. We were there for a birthday party so didn't do too much locally but the city looked cute and chill with great bars and cafe. I would go back
Mmm those chips are pricey. As far as budget airlines go, Scoot being Singapore based though means inflight food is all SGD instead of MYR (currency wise, the former is much stronger than the latter), so I think if you're extra budget conscious for this particular route, but still want food on flight, think it would be better to go on AirAsia/Firefly in that regard.
Good review. And bonus points for making an in-flight purchase. I'm considering using Scoot in November. This set my mind at ease. So, did you spend more in Starbucks than on the ticket?
Short distance Scoot is good. Long distance you are dealing with less than friendly cabin crew and expensive, unappetising food. If you are going on a route served by Air Asia you might enjoy the flight more. I preorder my food with them and the cabin crew seem to enjoy their job. I would even choose Jetstar (!) over Scoot for mid to long distance.
@@well-blazeredman6187 I don't envy you the LHR to Changi journey. Depending on what you can afford, if I were going from London to Bali on a limited budget I'd think about going with Malaysian or Garuda. I think you'd have to pick up Garuda in the Netherlands. Scoot will get you there but they won't allow you to bring your own sandwiches and their on-board food's expensive and not very palatable. If you can sleep sitting up you might be able to save your appetite until you get to Changi.
$15 Scoot flight... thats cheap as.. is that Australian dollars. if it is.. wow. you find such bargains. look forward to your next video - at least your not in the icy cold melbourne weather, though the sun has been coming out amongst the clouds.. but still cold.
Scoot lost my Armani coat, which was in the checked-in luggage, and they refused to compensate for the loss. I followed all the steps and provided all the supporting documents, but the airline refused to compensate for the lost item without explaining why. What is even worse is that Scoot keeps wasting your time by repeating "you should do this and you should do that" again and again. For more than a month, I have been trying to talk to the department which is in charge of this matter, but no one was available. In summary, AVOID SCOOT AT ALL COST if you value your time and money.
I’m sorry to hear! United lost my bag just before this trip and they only compensated me half of what I purchased (new clothes, toiletries etc) Thought I had it worse
Hey Jayden, can't say I've been particularly impressed by Penang Airport. However, that Scoot Airways flight leaves a lot to be desired, doesn't it? That this airline is part of the Singapore Airlines group has always baffled me. How can an SQ carrier fall so far short of the mark? That's a question I can't ignore, given the steady complaints from those I know who have flown Scoot. Shame QF don't fly to Athens any more.
the more i see these videos, my buyer's remorse grows . wish me luck, i chose scoot for a direct flight to narita in july this year. 9hrs..atleast the flight there is a redeye.
That's the sort of route Scoot does well. Scoot is a safe, usually reliable airline with really good value fares. Beyond that, its not very friendly cabin crew and expensive, poor quality food make flights with Scoot a bit burdensome. I would not choose them on a route served by Air Asia or even Jetstar but Penang to Singapore all you need is a reliable bus and Scoot is good for that :)
SQ when I have money🤣
No wonder those pax were queuing so early before the plane even landed...luggage bins fill up quickly!
Thanks for the report!
Always a honor to watch ur Videos!!!! Ur Voice! Ur wonderful Cam! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤.
thank you!! :) Greetings from my home Adelaide!
happy landing Jayden thankyou
Amazing video you got there, Jayden!
Hi Jayden thank you for the video. Scoot looked ok for a short flight price very good. Singapore very clean place hope you enjoyed your stay.
Thanks for watching Maureen :) Singapore is always a perfect place to visit especially for a layover!
Thanks for another great trip report Jayden. Loved the bed jump 😅
Thanks! :)
I would love to go to Singapore. It's definitely on my bucket list. As always, great trip report Jayden!❤✈
some many great hotels and intra-Asia/Australasia cruise opportunities from there, I think you'll like it! :)
Certainly worth it for at least four days, but you could spend a month there too. Make sure to do your research when it comes to hotel accommodation. It seems to be on the extremes of superb to dreadful.
Great video, Jayden! I love the gate lice when the aircraft hasn't even arrived yet! Gate lice is such a big problem in the US. It drives me nuts to push through a crowd of people who are in group 7 to be able to board the plane. The flight seemed uneventful at least. I loved seeing Singapore again, especially Marina Bay Sands and the Jewel. I can't wait to get back there!
I googled ‘gate lice’ just now😂 What a funny phrase haha. I just booked a trip to Singapore today! Going on 1 Sep from Shanghai and then Scoot’s premium class to Bangkok. Scoot’s premium is cheaper than SQ economy LOL!
Love your videos!!!
Hey jayden your voice is adorable just like you bro so I wish we were brothers and stay safe and have fun during your traveling for TH-cam!.
The "failed to connect to wifi" made me laugh out loud - sums up my scoot experience!
Just been on Scoot too from YIA to SIN! Seems like your crews weren't as friendly as mine tbh. But yeah, sometimes they can be a tad too stern when communicating their requests. Aside from that Scoot, at least from my flight experience, ain't too bad...
Hi jayden,i am from penang i hope you enjoyed well in penang!
@7:05 yr the only one that made a purchase 🤣love yr vids J 🤗
Bro u make us soo happy each day :)
I'm very glad!! :)
Really excellent video and in the Region you can compare Scoot A320s 5J🇵🇭 A320s. full-service carrier versions too if you can like PR A320-214s they have multiple versions one of them is mostly fiesta class PR brand for economy others are split Mabuhay and Fiesta Classes version. Also try scoot to the Philippines from Singapore and later on the SQ B737 Max 8 the triangle routing SQ906 SIN-DVO-CEB🇵🇭-SIN
14:59 bro you did that so fast 😂😂 you like slammed the door it probably came of it’s hynges 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍
When flying from Singapore to: Krabi, Chang Mai, Siem Reap or Bangkok what’s your preferred airline & why? Thanks!
Bangkok- Gulf Air, I like 5th freedom
Krabi, Chang Mai, Siem Reap, well I could really only pick Scoot lol
Could you do a review of Firefly from Singapore Selatar to KL Subang airport? I've always wondered what that's like!
possibly soon :)
I Havent Experience Scoot Yet.Great Trip Report
thanks! Choose Singapore Airlines instead 🤣
hi Jayden,
how long was the wait between the plane arriving and departing as you would have had to wait for the cleaning of the aircraft?
how did you get this flight for $15?
it's available online, for most dates in fact.
It was about 35 mins
Hi, great video for the trip Jayden! Can u tell about your bag size under the seat?
it was a regular size sports bag. About 46 x 22cm according to ebay haha
@@JaydenWong thank you for the info Jayden.
Fly and stay safe. Have an amazing day! Cheers.
thanks Lawrence! :)
I remember going to a Golden Lounge years ago. Don't know if it's still there in PEN. Bloody hell, $6 for that packet of chips?! That's more expensive than OZ! 😅
yep while the ticket is like 20sgd 🤣
Hi Jayden.
Scoot is a very literally named airline. It's great to " scoot" from A to B.....it gets it's high volume of paying customers by offering a simple, crowded , no frills service. ....and it helps if you are skinny, nimble, and short !😂
I agree with you and others, for flights longer than 60-90 minutes max, it serves a purpose.
But for those of us who are "well-rounded", taller, older, frailer, ...or need to take luggage, or even eat/drink...I think it's better to pay more, for the comfort and small perks.
Singapore looks cool. That fountain at Changi airport always amazed me when I see it in a video... in fact that whole airport looks amazing !
yep I would've taken SQ if I have more money haha. My inbound flight was right after my United flights from Vancouver and SFO. I was so tired to film the Scoot flight to Penang 🤣
The waterfall hits differently at night!!
"Well-rounded" passengers have the option of Scoot's equivalent of Premium Economy, I think it's called Scoot Plus. But then you're paying something like the full fare airline prices.
Why is coat hook a big deal for you? Just wondering. 😅
Grand Mercure for me was very dated, they need to refurbish especially for the price. Great location though, Katong has so much great food places
yep I chose Mercure/Katong for the location, I liked taking the bus straight to the airport :)
How did you make so many friends in Singapore? You might as well move here and its pretty central to both HK, AU and many other places as well.
haha every single one of my friends I met who live Singapore are from airport lounges (New Delhi more specifically) or TH-cam 🤣
Jayden, do you use VPN while travelling on plane and on ground?
i do in hotels/public wifi :)
Amazing 🤩
Thanks 🤗
Took this flight in August. I paid $20 since I had luggage. Flight was on time. Seat was uncomfortable, as all the A32x flights on Scoot are for someone who is 6’2” tall. But it was bearable for the hour. Personal limit is Sing to BKK for 2-1/2 hours. But for Sing to BKK, if I have luggage, I also check SQ and Thai. There are times when the fare, including luggage, is similar.
Unlike a comment I saw, I have always felt the Scoot flight attendants were fine and not unfriendly.
Do check out my most recent video on Scoot's ScootPlus!
I paid $190 for their premium economy whilst SQ was $210 in economy :)
@@JaydenWong We’ll be taking ScootPlus from Tokyo to Singapore in November. We took it once before after “bidding” on the upgrade. This time, we booked it from the start. The cost was $390US (one way) while comparable flights on SQ, ANA and JAL were double that. The only downside is it’s a 9AM flight from Narita, so we’ll spend the night out there.
Come to Canada more
15:55 That looks like Katong i12 😀
amazing video! a random question but how many public watch hours do you get per video?
Hi Jayden. One big question is HOW? I wanted to do this trip, but I was told if I went from Singapore to Malaysia, I would require a Yellow Fever Vaccination or risk a possible quarantine period on return to Singapore. I guess you already had the vaccination.
Anyway what did you think of Penang? Did you find it interesting? Was there enough to do there, or would the time better be spent in Singapore?. The Singapore Hotels are crazy expensive right now. You can't get much for under $500 AUD with taxes.
I tell you, the Airlines should pay you for these trip reports. Your an expert at these. So good.
Your time will be better spent in Penang, at a fraction of the price!
I've never had a yellow fever vaccine yet. Also never heard that anyone needs it for Malaysia. It just could be a recommendation :)
I spent most of my time in Penang with my group of friends. We were there for a birthday party so didn't do too much locally but the city looked cute and chill with great bars and cafe. I would go back
@@JaydenWong Thank you. I have a big decision to make now.
Mmm those chips are pricey. As far as budget airlines go, Scoot being Singapore based though means inflight food is all SGD instead of MYR (currency wise, the former is much stronger than the latter), so I think if you're extra budget conscious for this particular route, but still want food on flight, think it would be better to go on AirAsia/Firefly in that regard.
Awesome thanks you 🎉
Good review. And bonus points for making an in-flight purchase.
I'm considering using Scoot in November. This set my mind at ease.
So, did you spend more in Starbucks than on the ticket?
Short distance Scoot is good. Long distance you are dealing with less than friendly cabin crew and expensive, unappetising food. If you are going on a route served by Air Asia you might enjoy the flight more. I preorder my food with them and the cabin crew seem to enjoy their job. I would even choose Jetstar (!) over Scoot for mid to long distance.
@rais1953 Very helpful, thanks. I'm planning a trip from LHR to Bali, via Changi.
@@well-blazeredman6187 I don't envy you the LHR to Changi journey. Depending on what you can afford, if I were going from London to Bali on a limited budget I'd think about going with Malaysian or Garuda. I think you'd have to pick up Garuda in the Netherlands. Scoot will get you there but they won't allow you to bring your own sandwiches and their on-board food's expensive and not very palatable. If you can sleep sitting up you might be able to save your appetite until you get to Changi.
@rais1953 Thanks. I like MA but they let me down with a connection last year, so they're not getting this gig.
I feel so sorry for the cabin crew on your flight. They all give me that vibe like they do not want to be there!
I miss PEN
come to taiwan and Perth!
Hello Jayden nice to hear you today
Truffle chips. I'm hungry now.
Hahahhahaha you even put his voice again at the end
That's why I always say scoot stands for sure cannot operate on time 😂
🤣 first Qantas now scoot
Hope you enjoyed my home town Penang
Jayden did your luggage actually get there this time ?
yes😂
Heard SIA provides the famous curry puff onboard to Penang. Why don’t you check it out? 😂😂
Great trip report!
extra $100 for the curry puff, no thanks 🤣
That's why i never fly low cost airlines.. it's looks torturous.. poor jayden
Scoot circle is a clock The T is outside cuz not on Time
They take off as fast as they taxi to the gate lol
😂😂😂 probably not paid once the wheels on ground
8:00 scoot in wifi not working
This economy seat is better than their 787.
Handsome friend you've got there, jayden... But seems quiet and shy, hahahahahah
camera-shy😂
1:34 Thought meal deals were only an English ting
well we were in an English store haha
@@JaydenWong M&S is in HK but doesnt sell meal deals outside of UK
Which is the most cheapest airline you have ever flown?
$15 Scoot flight... thats cheap as.. is that Australian dollars. if it is.. wow. you find such bargains. look forward to your next video - at least your not in the icy cold melbourne weather, though the sun has been coming out amongst the clouds.. but still cold.
it was USD, about 22 Aussie dollars :)
I just got back to Adelaide, currently sitting next to the fireplace 🤣
A flight that costs as much as a coach ticket, that's pretty cheap :)
Where is the Penang vlog…Singapore vlogs again 😅
haha editing that! Will upload that on Patreon this week :)
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I buy you a jumbo bag of chips next time!
Bargain. 👍 Cheers Jayden
Scoot lost my Armani coat, which was in the checked-in luggage, and they refused to compensate for the loss. I followed all the steps and provided all the supporting documents, but the airline refused to compensate for the lost item without explaining why.
What is even worse is that Scoot keeps wasting your time by repeating "you should do this and you should do that" again and again. For more than a month, I have been trying to talk to the department which is in charge of this matter, but no one was available.
In summary, AVOID SCOOT AT ALL COST if you value your time and money.
I’m sorry to hear! United lost my bag just before this trip and they only compensated me half of what I purchased (new clothes, toiletries etc) Thought I had it worse
ayy jayden when you going to africa
Hey Jayden, can't say I've been particularly impressed by Penang Airport. However, that Scoot Airways flight leaves a lot to be desired, doesn't it? That this airline is part of the Singapore Airlines group has always baffled me. How can an SQ carrier fall so far short of the mark? That's a question I can't ignore, given the steady complaints from those I know who have flown Scoot. Shame QF don't fly to Athens any more.
Is budget. So they don’t care lol they aren’t serving rich people that travel with sq also 😂
Nice! So cheap!
Sure is!
3:40 - this seems honestly quite unprofessional, just look at the FOD laying around on the ramp
Who is in the king sized bed with my wife?!!
Cheap flight!
Seems cheap and nasty to be honest. Better than a coach perhaps.
the more i see these videos, my buyer's remorse grows .
wish me luck, i chose scoot for a direct flight to narita in july this year.
9hrs..atleast the flight there is a redeye.
The male announcer sounded like someone from hongkong, very weird english...
Sounder very Singapore to me, from a Hong Konger😂