The low-cost airline Scoot has joined the International Air Transport Association IATA. At the same time, the so-called IOSA safety audit was successfully completed. Low costers joining does occur, but rarely.

IATA is the association of traditional airlines. There are some low-cost airlines that belong to this organization, but industry giants such as Ryanair are not members. This also has cost reasons. At the same time, non-members cannot participate in programs like the BSP, which can have significant disadvantages in travel agency sales.

The IOSA audit is not exclusive to IATA members, but external airlines can also be certified accordingly. It is considered the industry standard and facilitates cooperation between airlines. For some time now, the World Aviation Association has required new airlines to successfully acquire the IOSA before they can join.

The newest member, Scoot, is a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines Group and specializes in operating long-haul, low-cost flights. The company is currently in a conversion phase because the route network is to be reorganized in cooperation with the parent company. This could result in individual routes being handed over to Scoot. The IATA membership should have an advantageous effect on sales for the low-cost airline.

“We are honored to become a member of IATA. This international recognition underscores our commitment to the safety of our passengers. Over the decade, we have continued to improve our operational stability and enhance our customers' experiences. We hope to continue to pave the way for the future of redefining and elevating travel in our industry,” said Scoot CEO Leslie Thng.