Air Canada suspends Vancouver-Singapore non-stop route from January 2027
Air Canada will end its non-stop Vancouver to Singapore service in January 2027 after its quarterly fuel bill rose to $2.118 billion, up $906 million from a year earlier.
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Air Canada will suspend its non-stop service between Vancouver and Singapore from January 2027, Business Examiner reported on November 5, citing Daily Hive. The airline's fuel bill for the third quarter of 2026 reached $2.118 billion, up $906 million from $1.212 billion in the same period of 2025, and the route is among those it is cutting.
The airline paid an average of $1.48 per litre of fuel in the quarter, a rise of 68 per cent from $0.88 a year earlier, according to Business Examiner. Fuel made up 31.5 per cent of Air Canada's operating expenses in the quarter.
What happened to Air Canada's quarterly results
Operating revenue rose 21 per cent to $6.98 billion in Q3 2026, a third-quarter record, Business Examiner reported. Operating profit still fell to $261 million from $284 million a year earlier.
Air Canada cut its full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast to between $2.4 billion and $2.7 billion, from its earlier range of $2.9 billion to $3.2 billion. The airline expects to pay $1.72 per litre for fuel in Q4 2026, against an earlier forecast of $1.29.
Air Canada chief financial officer John Di Bert said the airline recovered less than half of its fuel expense last quarter and aims to recoup "about 70 per cent" in the current quarter, Travelweek reported, as cited by Business Examiner. The airline said half of its Q4 fuel needs remain exposed to price changes.
What this means for Vancouver's airport
Business Examiner reported that Vancouver International Airport has seen U.S. routes shrink while Asia-Pacific routes have grown to fill the gap. Statistics Canada figures cited by the outlet show Canadian return trips by air from the United States were 23 per cent lower in August 2026 than two years earlier. Cirium data, also cited in the article, show Air Canada's Canada-U.S. flight volumes fell 13 per cent.
Air Canada said it has announced seven new routes in Europe and Asia for next summer. Chief commercial officer Mark Galardo said he has no concern about the transborder market, noting routes were added alongside cuts, Travelweek reported.
A wider industry pressure
WestJet is facing the same costs. Business Examiner reported that WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech told a Calgary event on October 29 that fare increases are covering only part of its added fuel costs and called for a national aviation strategy.
Statistics Canada data cited by Business Examiner show Canadian airfares rose 19.4 per cent year over year in September 2026. National Bank analyst Cameron Doerksen said full cost recovery has been pushed back but could come in the first half of 2027.
Air Canada carried 13.3 million passengers in Q3 2026, up 9.6 per cent from a year earlier, the outlet reported.
What Vancouver travellers can do
The non-stop Vancouver-Singapore service ends in January 2027. Travellers planning to fly that route after that date should check Air Canada's announcements for connecting options. No specific date within January 2027 had been confirmed publicly.
Questions this story answers
When will Air Canada stop flying non-stop between Vancouver and Singapore?
Air Canada will suspend its non-stop Vancouver-Singapore service from January 2027, according to Business Examiner, citing Daily Hive. Travellers who want to fly between the two cities after that point will need to connect through another city. No date within January 2027 has been confirmed publicly.
Why is Air Canada suspending the Vancouver-Singapore route?
Business Examiner reports that rising fuel costs contributed to the decision. Air Canada's fuel bill for the third quarter of 2026 reached $2.118 billion, up $906 million from $1.212 billion in the same period of 2025. Fuel made up 31.5 per cent of the airline's operating expenses in the quarter.
What was Air Canada's fuel cost per litre in Q3 2026?
Air Canada paid an average of $1.48 per litre of fuel in the third quarter of 2026, up from $0.88 per litre in the same quarter of 2025, a rise of 68 per cent, according to Business Examiner. The airline expects to pay $1.72 per litre in Q4 2026.
Did Air Canada still make a profit in Q3 2026?
Air Canada reported operating revenue of $6.98 billion in Q3 2026, a third-quarter record and a rise of 21 per cent, according to Business Examiner. Operating profit fell to $261 million from $284 million a year earlier. The airline cut its full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast to a range of $2.4 billion to $2.7 billion, from its earlier forecast of $2.9 billion to $3.2 billion.
How have passenger numbers at Air Canada changed?
Air Canada carried 13.3 million passengers in Q3 2026, up 9.6 per cent from the same period a year earlier, according to Business Examiner. The airline also said it has announced seven new routes in Europe and Asia for the coming summer, alongside cuts to some routes.
Are other airlines facing the same fuel cost problem?
Business Examiner reports that rival airline WestJet is also dealing with higher fuel costs. WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech said at an October 29 event in Calgary that fare increases are covering only part of its added fuel costs. He called for a national aviation strategy.
What is happening with Air Canada's U.S. routes from Vancouver?
Statistics Canada figures, cited by Business Examiner, show Canadian return trips by air from the United States were 23 per cent lower in August 2026 than two years earlier. Cirium data, also cited by the outlet, show Air Canada's flight volumes between Canada and the United States fell 13 per cent. Vancouver International Airport has seen U.S. routes shrink while Asia-Pacific routes have grown to fill the gap, the article says.
What can Vancouver travellers do if they need to fly to Singapore after January 2027?
Air Canada has not said which connecting cities it may offer for Vancouver-Singapore trips after the route ends. Travellers planning a trip to Singapore from Vancouver in 2027 should check Air Canada's route announcements and consider booking through an airline that offers a one-stop connection. The suspension begins in January 2027.
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