Singapore Airlines (SIA) has cancelled four flights between Singapore and Taipei scheduled for 23 October 2026 because of weather conditions caused by Typhoon Champi.
The cancellations affect two flights in each direction:
| Route | Cancelled Flights |
|---|---|
| Singapore to Taipei | SQ876, SQ878 |
| Taipei to Singapore | SQ877, SQ879 |
SIA announced the cancellations in an advisory first posted at 6pm on 22 October, Singapore time.
Alternative Flights Or Refunds Available
Affected passengers can request another flight or a full refund of their ticket’s unused portion.
Those who booked directly with SIA can submit refund requests through its Assistance Request Form. Passengers who booked through travel agents or partner airlines should contact the seller.
SIA said it would contact affected customers. It also warned that other flights could be affected as conditions change.
Passengers should check its Flight Status page and update their contact details through Manage Booking or subscribe to flight notifications.
Scoot Also Cancels Services Involving Taipei
Scoot’s advisory, posted at 10:15pm on 22 October, lists 10 cancelled flight sectors on 23 October. These involve services connecting Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo’s Narita Airport and Seoul’s Incheon Airport.
Two Taipei-to-Singapore flights on 24 October, TR875 and TR873, have also been cancelled.
Scoot said affected customers had been notified and offered rebooking or a full refund if they chose not to continue travelling. Customers who booked through travel agents or partner airlines should contact them for assistance.
Taiwan Issues Typhoon Warning
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration put out a land warning for the main island on 22 October. Champi was forecast to pass close to the north-eastern coast, coming nearest late on 23 October or early on 24 October.
Reuters reported that Taiwan’s transport ministry had announced 125 flight cancellations on 22 October, mostly domestic services.
