World · Singapore Bureau
Firefly suspends Seletar-Subang flights as haze blankets region
The Malaysian carrier has cancelled all services on the route citing air quality concerns. Affected passengers are being rebooked on Malaysia Airlines flights.
LSN Singapore ·
Firefly has suspended all flight operations between Singapore's Seletar Airport and Malaysia's Subang Airport due to deteriorating haze conditions across the region.
The budget airline made the decision to prioritise passenger safety as visibility levels fell to hazardous levels. The suspension affects multiple daily services that typically connect the two regional hubs.
Passengers holding tickets on the cancelled Firefly flights are being accommodated on alternative Malaysia Airlines services operating the same route, ensuring continuity of travel between the two cities. Malaysia Airlines is coordinating rebooking arrangements for all affected travellers.
The move reflects regional aviation safety protocols triggered when air quality indices reach levels that compromise flight operations and passenger safety. Airlines across Southeast Asia regularly implement similar precautions during seasonal haze events, particularly during the dry season when transboundary smoke from forest fires affects the region.
No timeline has been announced for the resumption of Firefly's Seletar-Subang services.