Singapore Airlines cancels four Taipei flights for Typhoon Champi

Singapore Airlines has cancelled four flights between Singapore and Taipei on Friday, October 23, 2026 because of Typhoon Champi. The cancelled services are SQ876, SQ877, SQ878 and SQ879.

Affected passengers can ask Singapore Airlines for another flight or a full refund of the unused portion of the ticket. The next step depends on who issued the booking. Direct customers can use the airline's assistance form, while travelers who bought through an agency or partner airline should contact that seller.

*Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial image. The traveler, airport and unbranded aircraft are conceptual and do not show a real Singapore Airlines flight, Changi Airport, Taoyuan Airport or Typhoon Champi.*

The practical answer: Do not go to the airport for SQ876, SQ877, SQ878 or SQ879 on October 23. Retrieve the full booking, compare the replacement with a refund of the unused ticket portion, and check every onward segment before accepting a change. Contact the ticket seller if an agency or partner airline issued the booking.

This page was checked at 8:08 a.m. Singapore and Taipei time on October 23. Conditions and other flight schedules can change quickly.

The four cancelled Singapore Airlines flights

Singapore Airlines' Typhoon Champi advisory names these cancellations:

The notice applies to these four services on October 23. It does not say that every Singapore Airlines flight is cancelled. Check the airline's live flight status for any other service rather than extending this list by assumption.

Singapore Airlines says it will contact affected customers. Make sure the phone number and email address in Manage Booking are current. Its flight notification page also explains how to receive status updates by SMS, email or a supported messaging service.

Choose another flight or a refund

The airline's alert gives affected passengers two choices: ask to be reaccommodated on an alternative flight, or seek a full refund of the unused portion of the ticket.

Start by opening the complete reservation. A workable replacement should preserve the purpose of the trip, not merely show one confirmed sector. Check the new date, airports, operating carrier, cabin, connection time and final arrival. If Singapore Airlines presents an alternative, save it before accepting or rejecting it.

If the trip no longer works, use the refund path named in the disruption notice. A customer who booked directly with Singapore Airlines can use its changes and refunds form. The form includes options to change a flight or cancel a booking for a refund.

Do not use the ordinary voluntary-cancellation rules to guess what the storm cancellation allows. Singapore Airlines' general cancellation FAQ discusses fare conditions and routine cancellations, while the Champi notice specifically offers a full refund of the unused ticket portion to affected customers.

The ticket issuer decides who handles the request

If singaporeair.com or a Singapore Airlines office issued the ticket, start with Singapore Airlines. If a travel agency, online booking site or partner airline issued it, the airline's alert says to contact that seller.

Look at the confirmation email and card statement if the issuer is unclear. Give the seller the booking reference, ticket number, cancelled flight, preferred alternative and any deadline attached to a hotel or connection. Ask for the reissued itinerary or refund confirmation in writing.

Avoid cancelling the whole booking in a generic self-service flow before checking the effect on the remaining sectors. Singapore Airlines' ordinary FAQ says an online cancellation can apply to the full itinerary and all passengers in the booking. The disruption team or ticket issuer should confirm what happens to the return and any onward flights.

Protect connections, hotels and ground travel

A cancelled Singapore to Taipei flight can affect more than the cancelled sector. Review every flight under the same booking reference. If a replacement creates a missed connection, ask the issuer to solve the complete ticket rather than leaving the onward sector untouched.

A separate flight, hotel, tour or train is a different booking. The Singapore Airlines notice does not promise reimbursement for those arrangements. Contact each provider before its change or no-show deadline, keep itemized receipts, and read the actual travel-insurance policy before buying replacement travel.

Taipei City says the strongest local effect is expected from early October 23 through early October 24. Its preparedness notice warns of heavy rain and strong gusts and advises avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity, especially in mountain, river and coastal areas.

Do not assume that a later flight means the ground journey will run normally. Recheck local rail, bus and road information after the airline confirms the new arrival. Safety instructions take priority over preserving a hotel night or a separately booked connection.

KrisFlyer awards and seat extras need their own check

The Champi advisory does not exclude award tickets. Singapore Airlines' current KrisFlyer terms say passengers on award tickets are rerouted under the rules that apply to fare-paying passengers during a flight disruption.

Still, confirm the details before choosing. Ask how the new flight, cabin, miles, taxes and ticket status will appear. If taking a refund, ask whether miles, taxes and any paid seat or other extra will be returned separately and how long each part may take. Keep the cancellation notice and every receipt until all expected amounts are visible.

Mobile data after the itinerary is settled

Choose coverage only after the replacement route is confirmed. A Singapore OpenSim eSIM covers eligible mobile data in Singapore. It does not include Taiwan.

For a trip that still includes both Singapore and Taiwan, compare the live country list on the Asia 12-area OpenSim eSIM. The public catalog showed both destinations in that regional plan when checked on October 23. OpenSim did not return a standalone Taiwan product in the same check.

Package allowance, validity, network, reduced-speed policy, hotspot support and top-up eligibility can change. Read the selected card before paying. An eSIM provides ground-based mobile data on a compatible, unlocked phone. It does not make a flight operate, guarantee service during severe weather or replace the usual SIM for bank and airline verification messages.

Ten questions about the Singapore Airlines Champi cancellations

Which Singapore Airlines Taipei flights are cancelled on October 23?

SQ876 and SQ878 from Singapore to Taipei are cancelled. SQ877 and SQ879 from Taipei to Singapore are also cancelled. All four cancellations apply on October 23, 2026.

Should passengers still go to Changi or Taoyuan airport?

Not for one of the four cancelled flights. Retrieve the booking and wait for a confirmed alternative before setting out. A terminal can remain open while an individual flight is cancelled.

Can an affected passenger choose a refund?

Yes. Singapore Airlines says affected passengers may seek a full refund of the unused portion of the ticket. Direct customers can use the airline's assistance form. Agency and partner-airline customers should contact the ticket seller.

Can Singapore Airlines put a passenger on another flight?

The airline says affected passengers may request reaccommodation on an alternative flight. Availability and the exact routing are not guaranteed by the notice, so inspect the complete replacement before accepting it.

Who handles a ticket bought from an agent or partner airline?

Contact the travel agent or purchasing airline. Singapore Airlines directs those customers back to the seller for assistance, even though Singapore Airlines operates the cancelled flight.

What happens to onward flights on the same booking?

Check every segment under the same booking reference. Ask the issuer to confirm that the replacement protects the connection and that the full ticket has been reissued, not merely reserved.

What about a separately booked connection, hotel or train?

Contact each provider before its deadline. The airline notice does not promise reimbursement for separate arrangements. Preserve receipts and written replies for any travel-insurance claim.

Can a KrisFlyer award passenger request another flight or refund?

Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer terms say award passengers are rerouted under the fare-paying passenger rules during disruptions. The Champi notice also offers affected customers an alternative or refund, but confirm how miles, taxes and extras will be handled for the exact ticket.

Are other Singapore Airlines flights cancelled by Champi?

The advisory names only SQ876, SQ877, SQ878 and SQ879 on October 23. It warns that other flights may be affected as the situation develops, so check each flight separately.

Can one OpenSim plan cover Singapore and Taiwan?

Yes, if both destinations appear in the selected plan's live coverage list. The Asia 12-area product included Singapore and Taiwan in the October 23 catalog check. The Singapore country plan covers Singapore only.

Immediate checklist for affected travelers

• Retrieve the full booking and save the cancellation notice.
• Confirm whether SQ876, SQ877, SQ878 or SQ879 is on the ticket for October 23.
• Compare the offered alternative with a refund of the unused ticket portion.
• Check every return and onward flight before accepting a replacement.
• Contact the agent or partner airline if it issued the ticket.
• Ask for a reissued ticket or refund confirmation in writing.
• Review separate flights, hotels, trains and tours before their deadlines.
• Update contact details and turn on flight notifications.
• Follow Taipei safety and transport instructions before making a ground journey.
• Keep receipts and confirmations until all miles, taxes and paid extras are settled.