Air Canada Launches Historic Direct Flight from Vancouver to the Heart of Singapore

Friday, April 5, 2024

Air Canada launches a direct Vancouver-Singapore flight, connecting continents with the longest non-stop route in its network.

Last night, from its Pacific hub in Vancouver (YVR), Air Canada launched a highly anticipated flight to Singapore, introducing its latest global connection and establishing the sole direct service between Canada and Singapore. This journey covers 12,818 kilometres (7,965 miles), making it the airline’s most extended route in terms of distance, with flights lasting approximately 16 hours and five minutes.

“Air Canada is thrilled to welcome customers onboard our newest route linking Canada and Singapore from our Pacific hub in Vancouver. These new Singapore flights are part of our strategic expansion at YVR, which together with an efficient and seamless in-transit connection process, further position the airport as the preferred North American gateway to Asia,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada. “Singapore is also an important gateway to beyond destinations. Customers have a multitude of connection options travelling to Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia with our longstanding codeshare and Star Alliance partner, Singapore Airlines.”

“The reality of directly connecting Singapore, Southeast Asia’s most active economic gateway and financial hub with British Columbia, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific can mean limitless opportunities. This new direct flight opens fresh opportunities for travel and tourism, business collaboration, and access to global markets that will directly benefit people in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and throughout our province,” said the Honourable Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade, Government of British Columbia.

“I am pleased Air Canada has chosen YVR to host the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore,” said YVR President and CEO, Tamara Vrooman. “This new route will generate $18 million in economic output and support jobs across the sector. We welcome this new service which will grow tourism, support increased trade, and importantly, connect families and friends across the Pacific region. The launch of service to Singapore speaks to the continued investment Air Canada is making in Vancouver, which in turn benefits our community and the regional economy.”

This landmark service between Vancouver and Singapore commenced (Source: Air Canada via CNW Group).

Inaugural Flight Schedule

Air Canada is proud to announce the commencement of its newest Pacific route, connecting Vancouver (YVR) with Singapore (SIN). This marks the beginning of the only non-stop service between Canada and Singapore, offering travelers an unmatched journey experience. Below is the detailed schedule of the flights:

Note: All times are local to the departing and arriving airports.

This new service not only facilitates direct connectivity between Canada and Singapore but also showcases Air Canada’s commitment to expanding its global network. Flyers can look forward to experiencing the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, featuring three classes of service designed to provide comfort and luxury throughout their journey.

Global Flight Services

The service on the Vancouver to Singapore path utilizes the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, equipped with three cabin classes. The Air Canada Signature Class provides passengers with reclining individual pods, while the Premium Economy Class offers more spacious seating with extra legroom and enhanced amenities. The Economy Class provides guests with complimentary meals designed by renowned chefs, alongside a selection of wines and beverages. Passengers can enjoy an award-winning entertainment system at every seat, boasting over 1,400 hours of films, more than 1,900 hours of television programming, over 600 hours of music and podcasts, and exclusive content partnerships with platforms like Apple TV+, Audible, Disney+, and Hayu. Wi-fi connectivity is available for purchase, and Air Canada Aeroplan members can enjoy complimentary texting on wi-fi-enabled flights.

Air Canada boasts 27 Maple Leaf Lounges across North America and globally for qualifying passengers.

The airline’s international flight services highlight Canada’s culinary excellence through collaborations with celebrated chefs such as Montreal’s Jérôme Ferrer and Vancouver’s David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. The beverage selection is curated by acclaimed Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest, enhancing the dining experience.

Passengers can accrue and use Aeroplan points, Canada’s premier loyalty scheme, with every journey on Air Canada. Eligible travelers also benefit from priority check-in, access to Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding, and other privileges.

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