Hugs and tears of joy as Singaporeans in the Middle East return home on repatriation flight
CNA
More than 150 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down on Saturday night (Mar 7) on the first repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman.
SINGAPORE: Cheers erupted as the first passengers on a repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman arrived in Singapore on Saturday night (Mar 7) to the relief of loved ones anxiously waiting for them.
Many family members had gathered at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 more than an hour before Singapore Airlines flight SQ8001 landed at about 9.20pm.
As the passengers left the baggage area, they were greeted with hugs, kisses and tears of joy by those closest to them.
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More than 150 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down on Saturday night (Mar 7) on the first repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman.
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