NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality
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NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an average of 86.55% in 2019.
The airline’s 2019 punctuality report revealed that the airline obtained its highest OTP on record even though the flights flown increased by 30% or 1,162 flights. Last year alone, it operated 4,951 flights, an increased from 3,789 flights flown in 2018. During the busiest month of 2019 in December, it earned a perfect 100% OTP for both, Tokyo Narita International Airport in Japan and Qingdao International Airport in China.
“At NokScoot, we always work hard in order to offer the best services and provide an enjoyable flying experience to our passengers.” said Yodchai Sudhidhanakul, CEO of NokScoot. “OTP is crucial and has always been one of our five core values, ‘Consistently Deliver’. We are committed to maintain and enhance the highest standard in every aspect, including punctuality, safety and convenience.”
The carrier currently flies from Bangkok to nine destinations in East Asia and India, including Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang, Tianjin, Taipei, Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka, and New Delhi.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the joint venture ownership structure of NokScoot?
What is the joint venture ownership structure of NokScoot?
NokScoot is a low-cost carrier formed as a joint venture between Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot. This partnership combines resources from both airlines to operate its services.
Q.What was NokScoot's on-time performance percentage for 2019?
What was NokScoot's on-time performance percentage for 2019?
NokScoot achieved an average on-time performance of 86.55% in 2019. This figure represents its best-ever annual punctuality since the start of its operations.
Q.How many flights did NokScoot operate in 2019 compared to the previous year?
How many flights did NokScoot operate in 2019 compared to the previous year?
NokScoot operated a total of 4,951 flights in 2019. This was an increase from the 3,789 flights operated in 2018, marking a 30% rise in flight volume.
Q.Which specific destinations achieved perfect on-time performance during NokScoot's busiest month?
Which specific destinations achieved perfect on-time performance during NokScoot's busiest month?
During December 2019, its busiest month, NokScoot achieved a perfect 100% on-time performance for flights to both Tokyo Narita International Airport in Japan and Qingdao International Airport in China.