Overview
- The A330 MRTT touched down at Changi around 6am on Mar 11 carrying 218 Singaporeans and their dependents.
- MFA and MINDEF said the operation targets citizens in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia after commercial options fell through.
- Passengers are flown at no charge on a no-frills service with one meal provided, according to the ministries.
- MINDEF said Saudi airspace remains open, diplomatic clearances were secured, and the aircraft followed civilian routes for safety.
- Two MFA-supported Singapore Airlines flights from Muscat on Mar 7 and 8 brought 319 people home, and MFA is contacting registered Singaporeans for the upcoming RSAF flight.