SIA flight diverts back to San Francisco after passenger becomes unruly

Singapore Airlines flight SQ31 turned back to San Francisco on Wednesday after the aircraft had been airborne for approximately nine hours, following an incident involving an unruly passenger on board.

A Singapore Airlines spokesperson confirmed that the passenger "became unruly and injured himself in the process," prompting the flight crew to make the decision to return to the departure airport. The airline did not provide further details about the nature of the disturbance or the passenger's injuries.

The flight, which typically operates on the long-haul route from San Francisco to Singapore, diverted back to San Francisco International Airport to manage the situation. It remains unclear whether law enforcement was involved or what actions were taken once the aircraft landed.

Singapore Airlines said it would be assisting affected passengers and providing support as needed. The incident marks another case of in-flight disruption, an issue that has become increasingly common across international carriers in recent years.