Singapore Airlines flight SQ246 from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Perth because of ‘technical issues'
The airline confirmed that flight SQ246, which departed Brisbane on Monday night, had been re-routed to Perth Airport about 5am on Tuesday after the Airbus A350 encountered 'technical issues while airborne'.
About 272 passengers and 15 crew members safely disembarked the flight about 7am.
A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said the flight had been cancelled because the aircraft required a 'spare part and additional repair time'.
'Singapore Airlines is assisting affecting customers with rebooking options and necessary arrangements,' the spokesperson said.
'The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority.'
A relief flight, SQ9224, is scheduled to depart Perth Airport about 3.15pm on Tuesday and is expected to arrive in Singapore about 8.40pm.
Passengers have since been transported to a nearby hotel where to await their new flight.
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