Scoot flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore diverted due to bad weather
SINGAPORE: Singapore-bound Scoot flight TR493 was diverted to Batam, Indonesia on Sunday (Oct 30) night due to bad weather.
The flight took off from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia about an hour late at 8.43pm, according to FlightAware.
It was scheduled to land in Singapore at about 10.35pm before the plane was diverted to Batam due to bad weather, a passenger told CNA.
All passengers have remained on board at Hang Nadim Airport, the passenger added.
The flight took off two hours later at around 12.35am, landing in Singapore at about 1.18am.
"TR493 bound for Singapore was diverted to Batam due to bad weather. The aircraft has since continued its journey to Singapore after weather has improved," said Scoot in response to CNA queries.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused to affected passengers. The safety of our customers and crew is our top priority, and we will provide assistance to passengers in Singapore, where necessary and applicable."
