It’s not that far to get from let’s find the cheapest fare to Singapore to business class, baby!. All it takes is a cheap economy fare and a bit of luck at bidding for an upgrade. Here at a matter of taste, we love to test flights. Checking out different airlines and airplanes, comparing the food and service or experiencing the pointy end is always fun. This time on our way to Singapore we decided to see what Scoot has to offer. They fly their Dreamliners between Melbourne and Singapore couple times a week and I see attractive-looking flight deals very often. What I didn’t know buying my $167 economy class ticket, is that pretty much everything I may want or need on top of that comes as an extra I have to pay for. That $167 quickly became $211 when I added a 20kg check-in bag for $44. Food? That’s an extra. Choice of seat – extra. I don’t mind when airlines want me to pay for the exit row, extra legroom or quiet zone but charging for choosing a regular seat? I don’t like it. What surprised me the most was that Scoot charges $5 SGD for power. […]
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