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Scoot Confirms Small Cabin Fire on Hong KongSingapore Flight Caused by Overheated Power Bank

The budget carrier says crew swiftly contained the device-related flare-up without disrupting a safe arrival.

Overview

  • Scoot said the incident occurred on Nov 22 aboard flight TR939 operating from Hong Kong to Singapore.
  • FlightRadar24 recorded a 5:48pm departure from Hong Kong and a 9:06pm touchdown in Singapore.
  • A passenger’s Xiaohongshu post reported a strong burning smell and showed attendants gathered around an item on the cabin floor.
  • The airline reported no injuries and said airport emergency services were on standby when the aircraft arrived.
  • Scoot apologized for the disruption and reiterated that the safety of customers and crew remains its top priority.