Singapore Airlines, Scoot cancel flights amid Typhoon Champi

Singapore Airlines and low-cost subsidiary Scoot have cancelled flights serving Taipei, Tokyo and Incheon amid weather disruptions caused by Typhoon Champi.

Both airlines issued advisories informing passengers about the cancellations. Singapore Airlines (SIA) cancelled flights SQ876 and SQ878 from Singapore to Taipei, along with return flights SQ877 and SQ879 from Taipei to Singapore, scheduled for 23 October 2026.

SIA apologised to affected passengers for the inconvenience and said it would contact them to inform them of the flight schedule changes. The airline added that other flights could also be affected as the situation remains fluid. Passengers have been advised to check the airline’s flight status page for the latest updates.

Scoot announced cancellations affecting flights to and from Taipei, Tokyo (Narita) and Incheon (Seoul) on 23 and 24 October 2026. On 23 October, the cancelled services included TR866 from Singapore to Taipei and Taipei to Tokyo (Narita); TR867 from Tokyo (Narita) to Taipei and Taipei to Singapore; TR874 from Singapore to Taipei and Taipei to Tokyo (Narita); TR875 from Tokyo (Narita) to Taipei; TR872 from Singapore to Taipei and Taipei to Incheon (Seoul); and TR873 from Incheon (Seoul) to Taipei. On 24 October, Scoot cancelled flights TR875 and TR873 from Taipei to Singapore.

Scoot said it had contacted affected customers to inform them of the cancellations. Passengers have been offered the option to rebook their flights or request a full refund if they choose not to proceed with their travel. Customers who booked through travel agents or partner airlines have been advised to contact their respective agents or airlines directly for assistance.

The airline apologised to affected passengers for the inconvenience, adding that the safety of its customers and crew remains its top priority. Scoot said it would continue to monitor the situation involving Typhoon Champi and adjust its flight schedules as necessary.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across East Asia due to Typhoon Champi, affecting thousands of passengers, the BBC reported.

According to Reuters, Taiwan was largely shut down on 23 October as Typhoon Champi brought strong winds and torrential rain while approaching the island. Despite weakening, the storm could still make direct landfall.

One person was killed and 163 injured as strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Champi battered Taiwan. The injury toll was revised down from 171, while 2,639 people were evacuated from mountainous areas. More than 77,000 homes lost power, although electricity had been restored to most of them, according to Taipower.

Japan and China also prepared for the storm’s impact. The typhoon was forecast to pass over Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost inhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture.