Singapore's Scoot to make six daily flights from Melaka airport

Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier Scoot is set to make its maiden flight to Melaka International Airport by the end of September, said Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman. The state tourism, heritage, art and culture committee chairman said the airline is expected to make six daily flights from the airport within the next few months. "We anticipate one flight to ferry 100 over passengers to the state, benefiting the local tourism industry. The state government has managed to secure a long-term deal with Scoot Airlines," he said on Tuesday (July 9). In September last year, commercial flights in and out of the airport came to a standstill following the abrupt exit of two service providers, hence the flights operated by Scoot will revive the airport. The two airlines then cited a lack of passengers and high costs of operations to discontinue their services at the airport. Previously, airlines served popular routes, like Pekan Baru, Indonesia and Penang from Melaka airport.<br/>