SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Perth due to technical issue
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Flight SQ246 had departed Brisbane Airport on the night of July 7 and was originally scheduled to arrive at Changi Airport at about 5am the following morning.
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SINGAPORE – A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Brisbane to Singapore was diverted to Perth early on July 8 after the aircraft experienced a technical issue while in the air.
Flight SQ246 had departed Brisbane Airport on the night of July 7 and was originally scheduled to arrive at Changi Airport at 5.45am the following morning.
Flight tracking website Flightradar24 showed the plane leaving Brisbane, on the eastern coast of Australia, and travelling towards Broome on the north-western edge of the country before turning south.
In response to queries, SIA said the Airbus A350-900 experienced a technical issue and landed uneventfully in Perth with 272 passengers and 15 crew members at 4.58am local time.
The aircraft required a spare part and additional repair time, Australian publication The West Australian reported a SIA spokesperson as saying.
Passengers were given food and drinks while waiting for a replacement aircraft, the SIA spokesperson added.
Flight SQ246 was then renumbered SQ9224 and departed Perth on July 8 at around 4.40pm local time and was estimated to arrive in Singapore at around 9.40pm.
“We are providing all necessary assistance to the affected passengers, including the rebooking of connecting flights and hotel accommodation in Singapore, if required,” the SIA spokesperson said.
“SIA sincerely apologises to all affected passengers for any inconvenience caused.”
