Aircalin SB740 and SB741 rescheduled for October 12

Aircalin cancelled its October 11 flights SB740 from Noumea to Singapore and SB741 from Singapore to Noumea after a technical failure. The airline later rescheduled both services for October 12, with SB740 due to leave Noumea at 1:00 am and SB741 due to leave Singapore at 11:10 am, using local times.

Passengers should use the updated itinerary sent by Aircalin and check My Booking before leaving for the airport. A published replacement time does not confirm that a particular passenger has been rebooked or that an onward connection remains protected.

*Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial illustration. The unbranded aircraft, coast and skyline are conceptual and do not document the affected aircraft or flight.*

The practical answer: Check the new ticket, not the original October 11 itinerary. Aircalin said updated itineraries would be sent by email and SMS. Confirm every sector, baggage entry and onward flight before travelling to La Tontouta or Changi.

This guide was checked at 6:15 pm Noumea time on October 11, 2026, after Aircalin published its 3:15 pm update.

The new SB740 and SB741 times

Aircalin's flight information notice records three updates. At 2:45 am on October 11, the airline cancelled both flights because of a technical failure and said they were awaiting rescheduling. At 11:15 am, it said the required parts had been sourced and delivered. At 3:15 pm, it confirmed the replacement schedule below.

All times are local to the airport shown. The update changes the travel date as well as the clock time. A passenger with an October 11 hotel, transfer or connection should check whether that booking must also move.

The cancellation remains part of the record, but the current airline notice is a reschedule. Do not describe SB740 or SB741 as still waiting for replacement times unless Aircalin issues another update.

What affected passengers should do now

Open the new email or SMS and compare the complete itinerary with the original ticket. Check the passenger names, flight numbers, October 12 dates, airports and every later sector. If no message has arrived, use Aircalin's My Booking page and make sure the contact details are current.

If the itinerary still shows the old times, contact the ticket issuer. Aircalin's contact page separates urgent booking help, ticket refunds and expense claims. A ticket bought through another travel agency normally has to be handled by that agency for cancellation and refund requests.

Take screenshots of the original ticket, the replacement itinerary and any airline message. Keep receipts for necessary hotel, meal and transport costs. Those records do not guarantee reimbursement, but Aircalin asks passengers to use its claim form for expenses and compensation rather than the ticket-refund form.

Connections and separate tickets need another check

Passengers continuing beyond Singapore or Noumea should confirm that the onward sector appears on the new itinerary. A same-ticket connection may be reworked by the issuing airline, but the exact solution depends on the booking and available seats.

A separately booked onward flight is a different risk. Its airline may treat the passenger as a no-show even when the incoming Aircalin disruption caused the missed connection. Contact that carrier before departure and ask whether it will move the booking. Travel insurance may require the cancellation notice, replacement itinerary and receipts.

The codeshare numbers matter when asking for help. SB740 is also marketed as Air France AF4022 and Singapore Airlines SQ6058. SB741 is marketed as AF4023 and SQ6059. Start with the airline or agent that issued the ticket, while using Aircalin's operational notice for the current flight times.

Baggage, check-in and airport arrival

Do not assume the original boarding pass will remain valid after the date change. Aircalin says online check-in is available for Aircalin-operated flights from 30 hours until one hour before departure, but the replacement itinerary and airport instructions control this disrupted journey.

Baggage allowances can differ by cabin, ticket and marketing carrier. Aircalin's published allowance for its Noumea to Singapore route is one checked bag up to 23 kg in Economy, two bags up to 23 kg each in Premium Economy and two bags up to 23 kg each in Business. The issued ticket is the safer reference for a codeshare or connecting itinerary.

If an onward sector changed, ask whether the bag is tagged to the final destination or must be collected and checked again. At Changi, follow the airline's transfer instructions and the terminal shown on the new booking. A route schedule or tracker cannot settle the baggage handling for an individual ticket.

Refunds and expenses are separate requests

Aircalin's conditions allow a refund calculation when the carrier cancels a flight and the passenger does not use the affected transportation, but the amount and handling route depend on how much of the ticket has been used and who issued it. Do not voluntarily cancel the replacement without first asking how that choice changes the outcome.

The airline's contact page uses one process for ticket refunds and credit notes, and another for hotel, transport, meal or compensation claims. Send a travel-agent ticket back through the agent unless the issuer directs otherwise.

Legal rights can also depend on the departure point, operating carrier, cause, delay length and complete itinerary. This article does not assume that every passenger qualifies for compensation. Ask the issuer for the written option attached to this booking and keep the response.

Mobile data during an unexpected Singapore stay

A current Singapore OpenSim eSIM can provide ground mobile data on a compatible, unlocked phone for airline messages, maps and contact with a hotel during an unexpected stay in Singapore. The public catalog was checked on October 11 and had purchasable Singapore plans with different allowances, validity periods, networks and top-up rules.

OpenSim does not currently list a New Caledonia country product, so the Singapore plan should not be presented as covering Noumea. An eSIM also does not rebook a flight, protect a connection or provide inflight Wi-Fi. Review the selected package before paying and save the updated itinerary offline.

Ten questions about the Aircalin reschedule

Are SB740 and SB741 still cancelled?

Aircalin first cancelled both October 11 flights, then rescheduled them for October 12. The latest airline notice available at the review time gives replacement times, so check My Booking for any newer change affecting your ticket.

What are the new local departure times?

SB740 is scheduled to leave Noumea at 1:00 am on October 12. SB741 is scheduled to leave Singapore at 11:10 am on October 12. Each time is local to its departure airport.

Do the Air France and Singapore Airlines codeshares move too?

The Aircalin notice identifies AF4022 and SQ6058 with SB740, and AF4023 and SQ6059 with SB741. Codeshare passengers should check the updated ticket with the issuing airline or travel agent.

What if Aircalin has not sent my new itinerary?

Check My Booking and verify the contact details. If the old flight remains or no replacement appears, contact the issuer before travelling to the airport. Do not rely on another passenger's message.

Will Aircalin protect my onward connection?

Check whether the onward sector is on the same ticket and appears in the replacement itinerary. The airline or ticket issuer must confirm the actual rebooking because available routes and seats differ by passenger.

Could a separate ticket be lost after the Aircalin change?

A separate airline is not automatically required to protect its flight. Contact it promptly, explain the disruption and ask about a change. Keep the Aircalin notice and receipts for any insurance claim.

Will my checked bag follow the new itinerary?

Do not assume it will. Ask at check-in whether the bag is tagged to the final destination, especially when a connecting flight, date or operating carrier changed.

Can I request a refund instead of taking the replacement?

Ask the ticket issuer before cancelling. Aircalin provides a refund route for cancelled flights, but the amount and process depend on the unused ticket, booking channel and applicable conditions.

How do I claim hotel, meal or transport costs?

Keep itemized receipts and use Aircalin's claim form. The airline says its ticket-refund form is not the form for hotel, transport, meals or compensation.

When should I check in for the rescheduled flight?

Use the new itinerary and current airport instructions. Aircalin's general online window is 30 hours to one hour before an Aircalin-operated flight, but a disrupted flight can carry specific instructions.

Final checks for SB740 and SB741 passengers

• Confirm the October 12 date and local departure time in the updated ticket.
• Check every onward sector, not only SB740 or SB741.
• Use AF4022, SQ6058, AF4023 or SQ6059 when the ticket shows a codeshare number.
• Verify the terminal and airport arrival guidance.
• Ask how checked baggage will be handled after rebooking.
• Contact a separate-ticket airline before becoming a no-show.
• Keep the cancellation notice, replacement itinerary and itemized receipts.
• Use the correct Aircalin form for a ticket refund or an expense claim.
• Save essential booking details offline.
• Recheck Aircalin's flight information and My Booking before departure.

How this disruption was verified

Aircalin's dated updates support the cancellation reason, repair-parts update, replacement times and codeshare numbers. The airline's booking, contact, check-in, baggage and conditions pages support the passenger actions and the limits described here. Changi and Aircalin airport pages were used to check airport guidance, while public traveler discussions supplied questions about codeshares, connections, bags, refunds and overnight disruption rather than proof of flight status.

OpenSim will update this page if Aircalin changes the October 12 schedule, confirms a different operating arrangement or publishes material refund and care instructions for these flights.

*Airline, airport, traveler-question, Google policy and OpenSim catalog sources were reviewed on October 11, 2026.*