Singapore’s solely direct flight service to and from Canada has begun as Air Canada’s first flight within the new route, AC19, landed at Changi Airport on Thursday (Apr 4) morning. This marks the airline’s first return to Changi Airport in over 30 years.
Operated 4 occasions weekly on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the continuous flight between Singapore and Vancouver takes 14 hours and 40 minutes.
This route is the airline’s longest flight measured by distance, stretching 12,818km, stated Canada’s nationwide provider.
“Changi Airport is thrilled to welcome Air Canada to Singapore. That is particularly well timed, as journey quantity between Singapore and Canada final 12 months has seen a wholesome rebound, exceeding 85 per cent of pre-pandemic ranges,” stated the Govt Vice President for Air Hub & Cargo Improvement at Changi Airport Group, Lim Ching Kiat.
Travellers on the Singapore-Vancouver route can take pleasure in a alternative of three cabins: Economic system, Premium Economic system and Air Canada Signature Class, which has lie-flat seats.
All cabins have inflight leisure screens at each seat with hours of flicks, TV reveals, in addition to music and podcasts.
“We welcome this new service which is able to develop tourism, assist elevated commerce, and importantly, join households and associates throughout the Pacific area,” stated Vancouver Airport Authority President and CEO, Tamara Vrooman.