The higher the cancellation fees, the lower the refund amount. Singapore Airlines’ passengers are bracing for unusually high cancellation penalties, as the geopolitical conflict and jet fuel price hikes forced the airline to revise its fare policy and cancellation charges. Unlike other airlines levying hefty fuel surcharges per passenger, Singapore Airlines is trying to offset its losses against only those who will cancel their confirm bookings for travel in 2026 or 2027.
Singapore Airlines’ cancellation charges increase for long-haul routes
- US gateways: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York JFK
- US to India flight tickets with single PNRs
- Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa
The revised cancellation and refund fees vary across Singapore Airlines’ travel classes and major fare segments. Passengers with SQ Economy Flexi tickets do now have to pay the highest cancellation charges, among the economy fare categories.
- SQ Economy Flexi: Cancellation fee doubled from S$130 to S$260 (USD203)
- SQ Business Standard: Cancellation fee rose from S$340 to S$450 (USD352)
- SQ Premium Economy: Cancellation fee rose from S$270 to S$380 (USD297)
- SQ First Class: Cancellation fee doubled to S$260 (USD203)
New cancellation fees effective from April 28
Singapore Airlines raised fees for cancellation and refund with effect from April 28, 2026. If you hold long-haul international flight tickets issued on or after April 28, trip cancellation is now costlier. Since the charges apply per passenger, Singapore Airlines’ cancellation and refund costs would incur significant losses to families and group travelers.
The new fee does not apply to the flight tickets purchased and issued before April 28, 2026. Though you hold a confirm booking for travel in June, July, or later this year, you can save on the latest cancellation and refund fees if the booking was made before April 28.
I hold Singapore Airlines tickets for standard Economy. What is the cancellation fee for me?
In our knowledge, the revised cancellation fee policy does not affect non-refundable Lite and Standard fares in Economy. Yet, it is recommended you check directly with the airline or Indian Eagle, your trusted travel-booking partner.
No increase in Singapore Airlines’ change of date fees
The change of date fees remains the same as before April 28 for Economy Lite, Economy Standard, and Standard Business fares. You can contact the airline or your travel-booking agent for more details. Flexible fares come with free rescheduling or itinerary modification for Singapore Airlines’ Business Class flights and long-haul Economy travel.
