Air Canada to Drop Its Longest Flight After Less Than Three Years

Air Canada has announced that its non‑stop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) will end in late January 2027, less than three years after the route’s launch in early 2024. The ultra‑long‑haul flight, the longest by distance in the airline’s network, was intended to boost trans‑pacific expansion and position Vancouver as a key gateway linking North America to Southeast Asia. The decision underscores the mounting pressures on ultra‑long‑haul network planning, suggesting that factors such as market demand, operational costs, or strategic realignment may have outweighed the benefits of the route. Passengers and industry observers will watch closely to see how the move reshapes Air Canada’s long‑haul strategy and the broader market for ultra‑long flights.