Is Credit Card Travel Insurance enough? Coverage, eligibility & more
Have complimentary travel insurance on your credit card? Learn about coverage, eligibility, and more to determine if it’s enough for your travels.
Scoot is a low-cost airline, which was set up as a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. You can fly a range of routes from Australia and around South East Asia with Scoot, including flights from Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast.
If you’re about to head off on a Scoot flight, you’ll want to know what you can take with you. This guide covers all you need to know about Scoot luggage allowances, how to carry unusual items like sports and musical equipment, and how to buy more baggage if you need to.
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Before we get started, it’s worth noting that there are different allowances and rules for checked and carry on luggage.
Scoot offers different ticket and fare types, which come with their own terms and conditions regarding baggage. Here’s a rundown of the typical allowances and fees - do check your own ticket before you pack to make sure you understand the terms for your specific flight.
It’s worth knowing that the maximum cabin bag size regardless of class is 54cm x 38cm x 23cm (with total dimensions not exceeding 115 linearly), and checked luggage bags can weigh no more than 32kg per item, regardless of the amount of baggage allowance you’ve purchased.
Economy ticket holders may bring the following:
Up to 2 pieces of cabin baggage, with a combined weight of no more than 10kg (15kg for ScootPlus).
Hold baggage will depend on the fare type you select:
With a ScootPlus ticket, you can bring the following:
If you want to carry more luggage that your ticket will cover, you can buy additional allowance when you buy your ticket, after purchase, or at the airport. Note that additional baggage can be purchased up to 4 hours before your scheduled departure online by clicking on “Manage my booking” or by phoning the call centre.
You’ll find all fees for Scoot airline services here.
The exact costs will depend on when you’re buying the additional allowance, and how heavy your extra bags are. To get the specific costs for your flight you’ll need to head to the Scoot website and use the fee calculator there.
As an example, here are some of the costs you may pay if you bought extra baggage for a flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai:
Additional luggage required³ | Scoot fee in AUD - Melbourne to Chiang Mai |
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Extra hold bag - up to 20kg | Airport purchase: from $173 per journey |
You can buy up to 40kg of extra luggage allowance in advance.⁵ Depending on the circumstances, you may need to pay excess baggage fees if your luggage is heavier than your allowance. Check the details for your specific flight and situation to avoid hefty fees when you arrive at the airport.
Keep in mind that no individual piece of luggage can weigh more than 32kg (70 lbs) or have total linear dimensions of 158cm.
Here are the excess baggage fees for a flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai, as an example³:
Excess baggage | Fee chart |
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Per 1kg excess | $58 per journey |
Per 3kg excess | $174 per journey |
Per 5kg excess | $290 per journey |
It’s clear to see that these prices are quite high and a few kgs more packed in error will dent your wallet greatly. It’s best to invest in a handheld scale for your luggage. You could also weigh your bag at an empty stall at the airport before you drop off your bags at the Scoot counter.
You can take sports equipment — or other specialist items like musical instruments — on a Scoot flight as checked baggage, as long as there’s space in the hold for them. However, all items will need to be properly packed, and fit within your luggage allowance or the extra baggage allowance you’ve purchased.⁴
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