“Multiple SIA Scoot flight cancellations cite ‘operational reasons'”. – Business trip

According to The Straits Times, LCC has canceled more than 30 flights operated by budget airline Scoot in the past five days, which the airline said was due to operational reasons. Although he has repeatedly refused to give further details on the cause of the numerous cancellations
It appears, however, that the airline is suffering from a shortage of cabin crew, with a number of them having recently left to join other airlines, as well as growing problems with aircraft engines and aircraft availability. pieces.

“From May 2 to 6, 33 Scoot flights were canceled, according to data from Changi Airport’s website. Some of these flights were to or from Bangkok in Thailand, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Manila in the Philippines.

In response to questions from ST on May 6, Scoot – the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines (SIA) – apologized for changes to some of its flight schedules, which it blamed on “operational reasons”. “.

A cabin crew member, who has been with Scoot for about two years, said some cabin crew had recently left the airline for various reasons, including joining other airlines.

A former cabin crew member, who left the airline in April after two years, said standby cabin crew were called almost 100 percent of the time. Standby crew may be activated for short-term flights when someone shows up due to illness.

Another current cabin crew member of more than two years said some crew members were not getting enough rest between flights, which could have led to more sick leave requests.

Scoot did not say whether the cabin crew shortage was a contributing factor to the flight cancellations.