Singapore Airlines cancels flights as Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan and China

Singapore Airlines has canceled multiple flights connecting Singapore with North Asia as Typhoon Bavi intensifies its approach toward Taiwan and China. The airline announced the cancellation of four flights to and from Taipei on Saturday, July 11, and ten flights to and from Shanghai Pudong International Airport over the weekend. SIA stated it is contacting affected customers and warned that further cancellations might occur due to the evolving situation.

Passengers are urged to verify their flight statuses and contact the airline for rebooking assistance. Other carriers, including EVA Air, China Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, have also canceled flights from Singapore Changi Airport to the affected regions. Typhoon Bavi, noted as one of the most significant storms to impact Taiwan in over 30 years, has already inflicted considerable damage across Asia.

In the Philippines, heavy rains triggered by the typhoon caused landslides on the southern island of Mindanao, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and six missing individuals. Taiwan has responded by evacuating nearly 9,000 residents, primarily from the mountainous eastern county of Hualien. Hundreds of flights have been grounded, and educational institutions and businesses in northern and eastern Taiwan have ceased operations. The storm is projected to sustain maximum winds of up to 155 km/h, with gusts reaching 190 km/h, and its extensive radius of approximately 380 km makes it the largest typhoon to affect the island in decades. Over 28,000 troops are on standby for emergency response.

Japan's southwestern islands have also experienced travel disruptions, with numerous flight cancellations and business closures. Following its passage through Taiwan and Japan, Bavi is expected to make landfall in eastern China over the weekend. This region has recently endured severe flooding and dozens of deaths from prior storms.

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SIA will be contacting all affected customers to inform them about the flight cancellations or changes to the flight schedules. As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected.