Singapore schedules repatriation flight for non-residents affected by Middle East disruptions
Singapore is arranging a special flight to Muscat, Oman, for foreign visitors stranded in the country after widespread airspace closures in the Middle East disrupted travel.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said Singapore Airlines flight SQ8002 will depart Changi Airport at 5.30am on March 8. STB described it as the outbound counterpart to a repatriation flight that is bringing Singaporeans home on March 7 after they were stranded in the Middle East.
STB said the Muscat flight is strictly for non-resident travellers currently in Singapore whose travel plans between February 28 and March 8 were cancelled by an airline due to Middle East airspace closures.
In response to queries, STB said passengers must cover all costs. “Travellers are responsible for all costs, including any onward travel to other destinations, accommodation, meals and ground transportation,” STB said.
The board added that the flight is intended to help affected visitors return to their home destinations in the Middle East or connect to onward travel.
“Singapore is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East,” STB said. “We understand the uncertainty and inconvenience caused by flight disruptions during this challenging period and remain committed to ensuring that Singapore continues to be a safe and welcoming destination for all visitors.”
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