Travellers across the Asia-Pacific region are facing disruptions as major airlines scramble to cancel or reroute flights to the Middle East, as the US and Israel launch a wake of strikes against targets in Iran.
Singapore’s national carrier, Singapore Airlines (SIA), and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, have cancelled six flights to date, as reported by The Business Times. Affected routes include SQ494 and SQ495 between Singapore and Dubai, as well as Scoot flights TR596 and TR597 serving Jeddah.
SIA has urged passengers to update their contact details to receive real-time notifications, noting that they will continue to monitor the situation and adjust flight paths accordingly.
Malaysia Airlines took immediate action as the strikes began, with two Middle East-bound flights forced to divert following urgent mid-air advisories regarding heightened airspace risks. MH160, bound for Doha, returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while MH156, bound for Jeddah, was diverted to Chennai, India.
Elsewhere in Asia-Pacific, Air India has suspended all flights to Middle Eastern destinations until further notice, and Japan Airlines cancelled its Tokyo-Doha service.
Meanwhile, European carriers like Lufthansa and Wizz Air have suspended services to major hubs including Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
