Singapore, Jan 25, 2026, 15:23 SGT — Market closed
Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd are set for Monday trading amid renewed operational challenges, following flight cancellations to and from New York due to a US snowstorm. The stock ended Friday at S$6.42, up 0.16%, but has slipped roughly 3% over the past three months and almost 15% in six months. (MarketScreener)
Markets were closed over the weekend, leaving the key question: will the impact be limited to a few long-haul flights, or will it spread through the broader network? Airlines usually suffer on two fronts—reduced seat capacity and increased expenses from rerouting passengers and repositioning planes and crews.
This matters because disruptions often hit the priciest segments of an airline’s schedule. Long-haul flights aren’t just about passengers—they also carry cargo. When capacity tightens up, it can quickly spark a domino effect.
The Straits Times Index ended the week higher, climbing 1.31% on Friday. (Investing)
Singapore Airlines announced on Jan. 23 that it would cancel 10 flights linked to New York on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26. The cancellations include services to Newark, John F. Kennedy, and the Frankfurt-New York route. The airline said it would reach out to affected passengers to offer rebooking options or full refunds, while cautioning that more flights might be disrupted as conditions evolve. (Singapore Airlines)
Winter Storm Fern has already triggered widespread cancellations across the U.S., raising the risk that delays will ripple far beyond one airport. By 6 p.m. Saturday, flight-tracker FlightAware reported over 3,200 flights cancelled within, into, or out of the country. Air India announced it would cancel every flight to and from New York and Newark for Sunday and Monday. “This is a mean storm,” said Jacob Asherman, meteorologist at the U.S. Weather Prediction Center. (CNA)
Singapore Airlines didn’t put a number on the financial hit from the cancellations. But even brief disruptions can quickly drive up costs by forcing airlines to rejig aircraft rotations and crew schedules.
For traders, the timing is tricky. Airline shares have been driven as much by cost concerns as by demand. Singapore Airlines reported in November that its first-half profit dropped 68%, hit by rising expenses and losses from its stake in Air India. (Reuters)
Storms can lose strength quickly, and damage might be limited if flights get back on track after Monday. A prolonged shutdown hitting several U.S. hubs, however, would be tougher to overcome—especially if it leads to extra cancellations and compensation claims spilling into the week ahead.
Investors will also watch jet fuel prices and the overall risk sentiment closely—these factors often sway airline stocks more than isolated route troubles. They’ll be quick to spot any new travel advisories from the carrier, searching for clues that the disruption might be widening.
The carrier’s next major event is its third-quarter business update, set for Feb. 24. (Singapore Airlines)
