SIA cancels 4 flights between Singapore and Osaka due to Typhoon Shanshan

The national carrier has cancelled four flights between Singapore and Osaka as a strong typhoon barrels towards southern Japan on Aug 28. In an advisory posted on the Singapore Airlines (SIA) website on Aug 26, it said that the affected flights slated to operate to and from Osaka’s Kansai International Airport were cancelled due to forecasted weather conditions caused by Typhoon Shanshan. SIA said in its advisory it would be contacting all affected customers to inform them of the flight cancellations and apologised for the inconvenience. “Customers may request to be reaccommodated on alternative flights, subject to seat availability, or seek a full refund for the unused portion of their ticket,” it added. In Japan, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has plans to cancel 110 domestic flights slated to leave or arrive in south-western Japan on Aug 28, affecting around 4,200 passengers, public broadcaster NHK reported. Japan Airlines also plans to cancel 80 domestic flights from Aug 28 to Aug 30, according to the report. Typhoon Shanshan is expected to cross the Amami island area on Aug 28, packing gusts of up to 216kmh before veering towards the main southern island of Kyushu. “Maximum caution is required given that forecasts are for strong winds, high waves and high tides that have not been seen thus far,” the Japan Meteorological Agency warned.<br/>