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Incredible Flight - Scoot's 'Pokemon' 787 Jet To Singapore Review

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Dan boards the Pokemon jet, his first special livery flight after 78 attempts, with themed interiors.

This episode of DJ's Aviation Podcast is a solo review by host Dan of his Scoot Boeing 787 flight from Melbourne to Singapore. It begins with Dan explaining the premise of a new miniseries documenting a cheap around-the-world journey, starting with this flight. He initially booked Jetstar but cancelled due to severe delays and cancellations, opting for Scoot as Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier. Dan describes Melbourne Airport's Terminal 2, noting its dated design with low ceilings, ongoing construction, and lack of an airport rail link. He discusses airport expansion plans and new airlines like Turkish Airlines potentially serving Melbourne. Check-in and security at Melbourne were smooth, aided by new screening technology. Dan boards the Pokemon-themed Scoot 787, his first special livery flight after many near-misses, and details the Pokemon decorations inside the cabin. He purchased priority boarding for $6 to film the cabin review for his YouTube channel. The flight departed on time, contrasting with Jetstar's delays. Dan addresses his severe peanut allergy, recounting a bad experience with Singapore Airlines and initial nervousness about Scoot. However, Scoot's crew provided excellent care, checking on him and informing nearby passengers. He found the economy seat comfortable with adequate legroom, though there is no in-flight entertainment, typical for a low-cost airline. During the flight, crew members dressed in Pokemon onesies and offered photos, enhancing the experience for passengers, especially children. Dan recommends eating at the airport rather than buying food on board, as Scoot charges for meals. He compares Scoot's low cost to premium airlines like Qantas and Singapore Airlines, arguing that economy is similar across carriers for budget travelers. The Melbourne-Singapore route is highly competitive with multiple daily flights. Dan concludes by highly recommending Scoot based on this positive experience, though he notes it only flies from Melbourne to Singapore. The episode ends with reminders about upcoming flight reviews and calls for podcast reviews.

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A Scoot 787 review that cares as much about boarding as the seat.

Dan's take on Scoot's Boeing 787 is less about scoring points and more about catching the right plane on the right day. He keeps circling back to finally seeing the Pokemon jet, and to the small but useful details of flying Scoot, including a six-dollar priority option that made…

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Scoot's Pokemon jet gets a boarding-day review with a six-dollar priority upgrade.

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