Scoot’s June 5 Singapore-Sibu flight changed to a more convenient time, says SUPP man

Scoot Airlines has adjusted its flight schedule for the Singapore-Sibu route this June 5 to 12.35pm, from the initial 5.25am.

This was shared by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong in a statement yesterday, where he also thanked the carrier for its flexible handling of flight schedules, especially its willingness to listen to the needs of the people of Sibu.

“I hope that the new flight time would be permanently fixed, and I also believe that changing the departure time to 12.35pm would establish a more stable passenger volume to Sibu.

“At the same time, I hope that Scoot’s direct flights on Singapore-Sibu route would not only facilitate the return of Sibu travellers and drive local tourism development, but also enhance exchanges and cooperation between Singapore and Sibu in trade, education, medical care, culture, and so on.”

Scoot announced in early March this year that it would open a new route, covering Singapore and Sibu, three times a week, starting this June 5.

On the original departure time from Singapore at 5.25am, Wong said it was ‘not friendly and inconvenient, especially for the elderly passengers and children’, which prompted him to request Scoots to make adjustments on March 10.

Additionally, Wong thanked Minister of Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, also SUPP deputy president, for his care and concern for the direct flight route linking Singapore and Sibu.