26 SIA, Scoot flights to Middle East cancelled amid US-Israel attacks on Iran
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“The safety of our customers and staff is the SIA Group’s top priority,” an SIA spokesperson said.
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SINGAPORE - A total of 26 Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights between Feb 28 and March 7 have been cancelled following a wave of strikes against targets in Iran by the United States and Israel.
SIA said in a statement on March 1 that two daily flights between Singapore and Dubai have been cancelled between Feb 28 and March 7. They are SQ494 (Singapore to Dubai) and SQ495 (Dubai to Singapore). A total of 16 flights are affected.
Two flights by Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary – TR596 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR597 (Jeddah to Singapore) – have also been cancelled on Feb 28, March 2, 3, 5 and 7, the national carrier added.
“The safety of our customers and staff is the SIA Group’s top priority,” an SIA spokesperson said.
“We will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East closely and will adjust our flight paths as needed,” the spokesperson added.
In a Facebook post on March 1, the national carrier said that other SIA flights may be affected as the situation remains fluid.
Customers affected by the flight cancellations will be placed on alternative flights or they can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket, it said.
Customers should update their contact details via the Manage Booking function on the SIA and Scoot websites, or subscribe to the mobile notification service, to receive flight updates.
Other airlines are also facing flight disruptions. According to the Changi Airport website, six Qatar Airways flights between Doha and Singapore on March 1 have been cancelled.
A Qatar Airways spokesperson said its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
“Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace,” said the spokesperson, adding that a further update will be provided on March 2.
In response to queries, a Changi Airport Group spokesperson said that a total of 32 flights scheduled for departure from Singapore between Feb 28 and March 7 have been cancelled due to the situation in the Middle East. Of the 32 flights, half of them were scheduled between March 2 and 7.
The cities affected are Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Jeddah, the spokesperson said.
“Passengers are advised to check with their airline on the status of their flight and options available for alternative arrangements,” the spokesperson added.
The US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran targeting its leadership on Feb 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israel and US allies in the region, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
On March 1, Iranian state media confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on Feb 28.
Singapore embassies in the Middle East advised Singaporeans there to exercise caution and stay updated on regional developments amid heightened tensions on Feb 28.
The attacks follow a 12-day air war in June 2025 between Israel and Iran, with the US joining an Israeli military campaign against Iranian nuclear installations.
The US and Israel had issued repeated warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan were reported by Reuters to have closed their airspace following the strikes on Feb 28.
