- The only non-stop flights linking Canada and Singapore
- Four times weekly, year-round flights facilitating
connections across North America
via YVR and to Southeast
Asia, Southern India and
Western Australia via
Singapore
- Route is nearly 13,000 km and is Air Canada's longest flight
measured by distance
MONTREAL, April 4,
2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada's much anticipated route
launched from its Vancouver (YVR)
Pacific hub last night and arrived this morning in Singapore, marking the inaugural of the
airline's newest international route and the only non-stop flight
between Canada and Singapore. Stretching 12,818 kilometres
(7,965 miles), the route is the airline's longest flight measured
by distance with a flying time of up to 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."
Rachel Loh, Senior Vice
President, Singapore Tourism Board Americas shared, "We couldn't be
more excited for the official launch of Air Canada's new direct
route from Vancouver, increasing
connectivity to Singapore for both
Canadian and American visitors. We are delighted to welcome
travellers to Singapore to explore
new attractions such as the Bird Paradise or dine at our famous
hawker centers and Michelin-starred restaurants. From cultural
immersion to rejuvenating wellness offerings, Singapore offers a multitude of experiences to
suit every passion. Be it world-class concerts or the adrenaline
rush of the F1 Grand Prix in September, the city promises endless
excitement. We eagerly await your arrival!"
Schedule:
Vancouver-Singapore
Flight
|
From
|
To
|
Days of
Week
|
Departure
Time
|
Arrival
Time
|
Flight
Begins
|
AC19
|
Vancouver
(YVR)
|
Singapore
(SIN)
|
Mon, Wed,
Fri, Sat
|
00:05
|
07:10 + 1
day
|
Apr. 3,
2024
|
AC20
|
Singapore
(SIN)
|
Vancouver
(YVR)
|
Tue, Thur,
Sat, Sun
|
09:10
|
08:55
|
Apr. 4,
2024
|
International Services
The Vancouver-Singapore route is operated with Boeing 787-9
Dreamliners offering a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature
Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring
larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and
Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals,
wines, and beverages. All cabins have award-winning inflight
entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary
onboard entertainment featuring more than 1,400 hours of movies,
more than 1,900 hours of TV shows, more than 600 hours of music and
podcasts, and featuring premier collaborations with Apple TV+,
Audible, Disney+, Hayu. Customers have the opportunity to purchase
wi-fi connectivity. Additionally, for all Air Canada Aeroplan
members there is free texting onboard wi-fi-equipped
aircraft.
Air Canada has 27 Maple Leaf
Lounges located in North America
and worldwide for eligible customers.
Air Canada's onboard services on international flights
showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to
offer with Air Canada's panel of celebrity chefs, including
renowned Montreal chef Jérôme Ferrer and
award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David
Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. Complementing the culinary
journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian
sommelier, Véronique Rivest.
All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points
with Aeroplan, Canada's leading loyalty program, when
travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to
priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other
benefits.
About Air
Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest
airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member
of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air
transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled
service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the
United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds
a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan
program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where
members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline
partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of
merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada
Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian
tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide
selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals.
Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift
and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents
using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft.
Air Canada aims to achieve an ambitious net zero
emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.
Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in
Canada and the OTCQX in the
US.
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