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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by dcahkg
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.
I believe you are correct, and that is why Canada reduced SQ's landing rights in YVR. The reduced landing rights from YVR is probably why SQ pulled out.

India is possible, but they don't have the infrastructure. Plus let's face it, Indians mainly fly to SFO.
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