Thursday, January 23, 2025 London, A Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight traveling from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to London Heathrow (LHR) made an emergency landing in Munich (MUC) due to a passenger’s medical emergency. Flight SQ306, operated by a 10.3-year-old Boeing 777-300ER (registered as 9V-SWY), departed from Singapore at 5:33 PM UTC.
The flight, cruising at 36,000 feet (FL360), was nearing Czechia after nearly 12 hours in the air when the crew reported a medical issue onboard. To ensure the passenger received prompt medical attention, the crew decided to divert to Munich. The aircraft landed safely at Munich Airport at 6:11 AM UTC, where ground crews, pre-alerted by Air Traffic Control (ATC), were prepared to provide immediate medical assistance.
The affected passenger was promptly attended to by healthcare professionals on-site. After a two-hour delay, the aircraft resumed its journey at 8:05 AM UTC, arriving at London Heathrow at 9:36 AM UTC, ensuring minimal disruption for other passengers. Singapore Airlines operates 4-5 daily flights between Singapore and London, reinforcing its role as a key carrier between Asia and Europe.
This incident is part of a pattern of mid-flight medical diversions across international carriers. On November 30, 2024, an Air India flight (AI106) en route from Newark to Delhi diverted to Moscow Zhukovsky Airport following a passenger’s medical emergency. The Boeing 777 landed safely after nine hours of flight time, underscoring the ch.