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Airlines

Etihad plane hits turbulence while landing in Phuket, no passengers injured

Phuket International Airport stated that Flight EY416 encountered turbulence while circling to land at 11.30am.
Phuket International Airport stated that Flight EY416 encountered turbulence while circling to land at 11.30am.

Freezing rain paralyses transport in Central Europe

Around 15 people were killed in the snow and freezing temperatures in Europe last week.
Around 15 people were killed in the snow and freezing temperatures in Europe last week.

Scoot named world’s 3rd safest low-cost airline in 2026 ranking, SIA 7th among full-service airlines

Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.
Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.

Heavy snow hits Japan, leading major airlines like ANA to cancel flights

The inclement weather is expected in many areas on Jan 12 as well, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The inclement weather is expected in many areas on Jan 12 as well, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

S’pore-bound United Airlines flight from San Francisco diverted to Manila owing to medical emergency

Flight UA1 left San Francisco on Jan 10 and had been scheduled to arrive in Singapore on Jan 12. It was forced to make a landing in Manila after a passenger had a medical emergency.
Flight UA1 left San Francisco on Jan 10 and had been scheduled to arrive in Singapore on Jan 12. It was forced to make a landing in Manila after a passenger had a medical emergency.

Security incident at Changi Airport sees departing, arriving passengers at same boarding gate

A Changi Airport Group spokesperson said that the situation was identified quickly.
A Changi Airport Group spokesperson said that the situation was identified quickly.

KLM running out of de-icing fluid for planes in Amsterdam

Snow outside the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, as snowfall causes disruptions to air, rail and road traffic in the Netherlands, in Schiphol, Netherlands January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Snow outside the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, as snowfall causes disruptions to air, rail and road traffic in the Netherlands, in Schiphol, Netherlands January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Air India, co-owned by SIA, said to have started search to replace CEO amid persistent losses

Air India's current CEO Campbell Wilson, whose contract expires in mid-2027 will not be offered an extension, sources said.
Air India's current CEO Campbell Wilson, whose contract expires in mid-2027 will not be offered an extension, sources said.

From MrBeast’s rescued lions to jet engines: Qatar Airways cargo chief spots strong demand in 2026

Mr Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.
Mr Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.

US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela

Passengers stand next to screens displaying flight information at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on Jan 3.
Passengers stand next to screens displaying flight information at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on Jan 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.