Scoot (TR, Singapore Changi) and Tigerair (Singapore Changi) have been granted anti-trust immunity by the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) concerning their proposed enhanced partnership.

"After reviewing the submissions provided by the Parties and various stakeholders, CCS agrees with the Parties that they operate largely complementary networks of flights. Although some parts of the Proposed Cooperation would raise competition concerns, these would be offset by a resulting net economic benefit (“NEB”) to Singapore passengers and therefore the Proposed Cooperation is excluded from the Section 34 Prohibition," the regulatory watchdog said.

The alliance will enable Scoot and Tigerair to collaborate closely on connecting traffic via Singapore Changi airport and will also allow for enhanced cooperation in other areas such as sales, pricing, scheduling and systems integration.

Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi) has an interest in both airlines controlling its longhaul LCC Scoot outright while maintaining a 40% stake in Tigerair.