Why Air Canada Is Killing Its Longest Route Less Than 3 Years After Launch

Air Canada has announced the termination of its non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport(YVR) and Singapore Changi Airport(SIN), bringing an unexpected end to the carrier’s longest flight by distance. Launched in early 2024, the ultra-long-haul connection was intended to boost the airline’s transpacific expansion and establish Vancouver as an important gateway linking North America to Southeast Asia. However, less than three years into operation, the flagship route will cease flights in late January 2027, highlighting the mounting pressures facing ultra-long-haul network planning.