Singapore Airlines has cancelled seven flights to and from Europe on Friday due to the disruptions caused by the Iceland's volcanic ash cloud which is moving across Northern Europe and the UK. -- ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAGASEGERAN
SINGAPORE Airlines has cancelled seven flights to and from Europe on Friday due to the disruptions caused by the Iceland's volcanic ash cloud which is moving across Northern Europe and the UK.
SIA advises its customers with bookings for travel to and from Europe to check the status of their flights before proceeding to the airport.
The flights which have been cancelled on Friday are:
* SQ308, Singapore-London, scheduled to depart at 0905hrs (Singapore time)
* SQ318, Singapore-London, scheduled to depart at 1245hrs (Singapore time)
* SQ317, London-Singapore, scheduled to depart at 1155hrs (London time)
* SQ328, Munich-Manchester, scheduled to depart at 0635hrs (Munich time)
* SQ327, Manchester-Munich, scheduled to depart at 0920hrs (Manchester time)
* SQ323, Amsterdam-Singapore, scheduled to depart at 1130hrs (Amsterdam time)
* SQ333, Paris-Singapore, scheduled to depart at 1215hrs (Paris time)
Customers booked on affected flights are advised not to proceed to the airport. Customers who have registered their mobile telephone numbers with us will be notified by SMS text message of alternative flight arrangements.
"The situation remains fluid and updates will be provided on other European flights that may be affected as soon as information is available," said SIA in a statement.
Customers are advised to visit www.singaporeair.com regularly for updates or call +65 62238888 or +65 67898188.
SIA said it will waive cancellation and change fees for confirmed tickets to and from Europe. The waiver is valid for tickets issued up to April 15, and for travel up to April.
