Air Canada will add four-times-weekly non-stop flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to its network from 3 April 2024, subject to regulatory approval. The Star Alliance member airline will operate its flagship Dreamliner fleet and will be the only airline to operate non-stop flights from Canada to Singapore. Seats are available now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada app, Air Canada’s contact centres and travel agents.
The flight time from Vancouver to Singapore is approximately 16 hours 5 minutes and 14 hours 45 minutes from Singapore to Vancouver. Currently, Singapore Airlines operates three times weekly non-stop flights (SQ48/47) on this route but will discontinue service in October this year.
“Air Canada continues to adapt its international network strategy in response to evolving global trends and is broadening its presence in the Indo-Pacific region to capitalize on growing business links and Canada’s changing demographics. We are committed to growing YVR as a premier trans-Pacific hub, and Singapore is a top global financial centre, a multicultural destination that offers an abundance of tourism and food experiences, as well as an important gateway to beyond destinations in Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia. Our newest flight will be equally appreciated by international business travellers, as well as those seeking an exciting holiday destination, or simply visiting friends and family. Customers can now begin planning their next trip to Singapore. We look forward to welcoming you onboard next spring.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.
AC19 will depart YVR at 12.15 am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and arrive in SIN at 7.10 am the next day. The return flight AC20 will depart SIN at 9.10am on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and arrive in YVR at 8.45am.
Flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will feature three cabin classes – Signature Class with 30 flat-bed seats (1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration), 21 Premium Economy seats (2-3-2 configuration) and 247 Economy seats (3-3-3 configuration). The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features Panasonice eX3 inflight entertainment with enhanced-definition touch-screens. Power ports of 110 volt connection are available on every Business Class and Premium Economy Class seat and between seats in Economy.
Air Canada’s international onboard services showcase some of Canada’s best culinary talent through Air Canada’s panel of celebrated chefs, comprising award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chef Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.
| Aircraft interior characteristics | Business Class | Premium Economy | Economy Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 30 | 21 | 247 |
| Configuration | 1x2x1 | 2x3x2 | 3x3x3 |
| Rows | 1>8 | 12>14 | 18>46 |
| Bulkhead Rows | 12 | 18, 31 DEG | |
| Exit Row | 31 ABCHJK | ||
| Seat Pitch | Individual suite | 96.5 cm (38 in) | 78.7 cm (31 in) |
| Seat Width | 53.3 cm (21 in) | 49.5 cm (19 in) | 43.9 cm (17 in) |
| Seat Recline | Fully lie-flat bed | 17.8 cm (7 in) | 12.7 cm (5 in) |
| Overwing Rows | 13 and 14 | 18> 30 | |
| Entertainment | – Personal enhanced definition touch screens at every seat – Gate-to-gate access to hundreds of hours of on demand audio and video entertainment – Interactive moving map with flight path information – Games, seat-to-seat chat, travel information and much more | – Personal enhanced definition touch screens at every seat – Gate-to-gate access to hundreds of hours of on demand audio and video entertainment – Interactive moving map with flight path information – Games, seat-to-seat chat, travel information and much more | – Personal enhanced definition touch screens at every seat – Gate-to-gate access to hundreds of hours of on demand audio and video entertainment – Interactive moving map with flight path information – Games, seat-to-seat chat, travel information and much more |
| Power Ports (110 volt connection, no adapter required) | At every seat | At every seat | Between the seats |
A quick check on the Air Canada website for one-way airfares on the inaugural flight from YVR to Singapore revealed fares from C$1,225 on Economy, C$2,749 on Premium Economy and C$6,093 on Business Class. Or a round trip fare in Economy starts in Economy Standard from C$2275.76
“We are thrilled to welcome Air Canada as it makes its much-anticipated return to Singapore Changi Airport after more than three decades. The link to Canada is strategically significant for Changi as point-to-point travel between the two countries has shown strong recovery, with passenger traffic surpassing 80% of pre-Covid-19 levels in the first quarter of 2023. The resumption of the Vancouver-Singapore service strengthens the connectivity between Canada and Asia, and will facilitate growth in both business and leisure travel. From Changi Airport, travellers can easily connect via more than 1,800 weekly services to over 55 cities in the region such as those in Southeast Asia, India and Australia. We are excited about the renewed partnership with Air Canada and look forward to providing travellers from Singapore and Southeast Asia the convenience of non-stop travel to Vancouver and further, to popular North American destinations like Toronto, Chicago, and Washington.”
Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President for Air Hub & Cargo Development at Changi Airport Group.
Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada and country’s flag carrier, providing scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally across six continents.
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