SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines flight, heading from Moscow to Singapore but was diverted to Kolkata due to a security scare, has landed safely in Singapore. SIA confirmed that flight SQ61 arrived at Changi Airport early Tuesday morning. Public Affairs Vice-President Nicholas Ionides said the aircraft was carrying more than 220 passengers on board and all passengers received meals and accommodation in Kolkata. Flight SQ61 was diverted to Kolkata on Monday morning due to a "security issue." SIA has apologised for the inconvenience and sought the understanding of affected passengers that the airline would not compromise on safety and security. According to some of the passengers on the flight, nobody panicked and everything went smoothly. "Everyone was calm, cool, collected. They understood...The people at Singapore Airlines and the people at Calcutta (Kolkata) airport were fine. They did their best under [a] very tiring and critical situation," a passenger said.
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