Singapore Airlines flights to Thailand delayed for 4-6 hours after technical issues

Two Singapore Airlines flights to Thailand were delayed by four to six hours on Aug. 15 due to technical issues with the aircraft, according to reports. The Boeing 787-10 for SQ710 to Bangkok, carrying 272 passengers, developed an air-conditioning system problem while on the ground. It was scheduled to depart Changi at 12:45 p.m. but eventually took off at 4:49 p.m. after engineers needed additional time; passengers were moved to another aircraft before departure. A Boeing 737-8 for SQ732 to Phuket with 117 passengers faced a technical issue involving a wing slat. That flight left at 7:46 p.m., arriving in Phuket at 8:32 p.m. local time. The airline apologized and cited passenger and crew safety.