Singapore Airlines A350 Diverts to Rockhampton After Cabin Smoke on Brisbane–Singapore SQ236

November 12, 2026

Singapore Airlines flight SQ236 from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Rockhampton, Queensland, on Wednesday, November 11, after smoke was reported in the cabin. The Airbus A350-900 landed safely and no injuries were reported.

What happened

FlightAware data shows the flight left Brisbane at 3:01 p.m. and landed at Rockhampton at 4:09 p.m. local time.
Paramedics and fire crews met the aircraft. Passengers told ABC News that smoke filled the cabin and seatback screens went dark. A school group was on board.
The cause of the smoke is not known. Singapore Airlines says it is investigating.
Passenger and crew numbers: TBA. Aircraft registration: not confirmed.

Passenger recovery

The airline held passengers in an airport lounge, provided refreshments, arranged a relief flight and rebooked onward connections where needed. Relief flight timing: TBA. The aircraft must be inspected before it flies again; whether the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate had not been announced.

What it means for non-revs

Relief flights carry the displaced passengers first. Expect tight loads on Singapore Airlines out of Brisbane for the next day or two.
An A350 out of service can trigger aircraft swaps elsewhere in the network. Check the equipment and seat map before you list.