Scoot launches in-flight portal to let passengers order food, shop and play games on phone

By the end of this year, travellers flying with budget carrier Scoot will be able to shop for duty-free items, play games and order food on their phones by just scanning a QR code. This will reduce surface contact and physical interactions between cabin crew and passengers, the carrier said on Thursday. The launch of the new mobile portal for use during flights is similar to what parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA) has done as both carriers seek to reassure customers that it is safe to take to the skies again amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Scoot said the portal - named ScootHub - will allow it to resume some services that were suspended following the pandemic. This included the purchase of food and duty-free shopping during flights. By next April, the portal will be upgraded to let passengers book tickets to attractions and other experiences. Passengers do not have to purchase any Wi-Fi connection to use it.<br/>