SIA cancels 2 flights amid China's live-firing exercises around Taiwan

Singapore Airlines has cancelled two scheduled flights for Friday, amid "evolving airspace restrictions" as China conducts live-fire military exercises in six zones around Taiwan. The flights affected are SQ878, which flies from Singapore to Taipei, and SQ879, which flies from Taipei to Singapore. "The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. SIA will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any adjustments, as necessary," said an SIA spokesman. China is conducting live-fire military exercises from Thursday to Sunday, following United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-ruled island on Wednesday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said China sent out a notice to airmen on Tuesday, prohibiting aircraft from flying into identified areas affected by the live-firing exercises.<br/>