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Scoot Resumes Jeddah Service After US-Iran Deal

June 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Scoot resumes Singapore-Jeddah flights after months of disruption.
The route operates three times weekly.
Decision follows US-Iran diplomatic talks and interim peace deal.
Singapore Airlines' services remain suspended or delayed.

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Strategic Implications

Scoot's move may signal a cautious return to normalcy in Middle East airspace, which could benefit other Southeast Asian carriers. The resumption suggests improved regional stability, which may lead to increased air travel demand and could boost the competitiveness of Singapore Changi Airport as a regional hub.

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What Happened

Budget Carrier Reconnects Singapore To Middle East Amid Regional Rebound

Scoot has restarted its Singapore-Jeddah service, becoming one of the first budget carriers in Southeast Asia to reinstate a suspended Middle East route. The airline’s decision to resume flights follows an assessment of the geopolitical situation and operational considerations, and coincides with the start of high-level US-Iran diplomatic talks. Scoot will continue to monitor conditions and adjust flight paths as needed. The move is seen as a positive development for Singapore Changi Airport, which now has all its Middle East airline partners operating again. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: June 22, 2026

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