Singapore Airlines maintains its scheduled flights from Heathrow Airport, according to an SIA spokesperson.
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it is in ongoing discussions with Heathrow Airport concerning the implications of the airport’s decision to impose a cap on departing passengers.
Heathrow Airport revealed last week that it would limit the number of departing passengers to 100,000 per day from July 12 to September 11 to ensure a “safe and reliable journey” amidst issues like long wait times, baggage delays, and flight cancellations. In conjunction with this measure, the airport has requested airlines to refrain from selling additional tickets to mitigate the impact on travelers.
In response to inquiries from CNA on Monday (July 18), an SIA spokesperson confirmed that there are currently no alterations to its scheduled flights from Heathrow Airport. “We will inform our customers as soon as possible if there are any changes to their flights or bookings,” the spokesperson stated. SIA also encouraged passengers to update their contact information in their bookings to receive timely updates regarding their flight status.
At present, Singapore Airlines operates four daily flights connecting Singapore and Heathrow Airport. The UK’s busiest airport is facing challenges in managing travel demand as it rebounds following the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, other European airports, including those in the Netherlands and Frankfurt, Germany, have also implemented passenger caps.
On Monday, Australian airline Qantas Airways announced adjustments to its flight schedule from Heathrow Airport. The airline delayed the departure of its London-Perth flight by three hours on Sunday and advanced the departure of its London-Singapore flight on Tuesday by nine hours. This adjustment means that the London-Singapore flight will have an 11-hour layover in Singapore before continuing on to Sydney, during which Qantas will provide accommodations for passengers.
