Originally Posted by
DHalltheway
I can't recall exactly what was AC/CP wanted, but I do know they had something that was mutually beneficial. Plus HKG is a very traffic heavy route for YVR.
As for SIN-YVR, because SQ still flies about 3-4 flights a day SIN-ICN, I don't know if that logic is feasible.
I was saying pie in the sky as a hub: China > YVR
I should've been clearer. SIN-ICN I'm sure is a strong route, but I recall reading that either South Korea or Canada weren't happy that so many tickets were being sold just for ICN-YVR. For one, Canada's fairly protectionist when it comes to air traffic rights.
SQ has a better chance making India work as a fifth-freedom (scissor) hub. They have equity in an Indian airline or a JV in place right? That would make SIN-India-East Coast work.