SINGAPORE, April 9 -- Budget airline Scoot is adding new flights to Indonesia and increasing service to popular destinations, aiming to give travellers more options ahead of the school holidays.

From May 3, the Singapore Airlines subsidiary will operate twice-weekly flights to Belitung, an island off Sumatra famed for its striking rock formations and unspoilt beaches. 

Economy fares start from S$99 (RM309) one-way.

Starting June 29, Scoot will fly three times a week to Pontianak, West Kalimantan's capital known for its vibrant food scene, with one-way economy tickets from S$129, The Straits Times reported.

Flights will use the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with schedules subject to regulatory approvals. The new routes bring Scoot's n...