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Canadian Airlines Cut US Flights
Canadian airlines cancel US routes as travel demand drops.
In brief
Canadian airlines cancel US routes as travel demand drops. Canadian airlines cut US flights due to declining travel demand from political tensions and weak Canadian dollar. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Air Canada Cuts Flights
Air Canada cancels five US routes for 2027 including Montréal to Seattle, Toronto to Boston, and Vancouver to Nashville.
Seasonal Flights Suspended
The Toronto to Charleston route, started in March 2024, was the only flight bringing Canadian snowbirds to South Carolina.
Flights Already Suspended
Three routes were suspended from Montréal to Seattle, Vancouver to Nashville, and Vancouver to Raleigh-Durham but were supposed to restart in May 2027.
Low Seat Filling Rates
Only 66.5 percent of seats on Toronto to Charleston flights were filled between March 2024 and July 2026, falling from 67.8 percent in 2024 to 62.1 percent in 2025.
Westjet Cuts Routes
Westjet, Canada’s second-largest airline, cut 10 US routes this year including Edmonton to Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Air Transat Ends Flights
Air Transat ended all US flights by mid-June, leaving only two destinations: Florida’s Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Travel Demand Drops
Canadian cross-border trips fell 29 percent compared with 2024, with air travel down 19 percent due to political tensions and weak Canadian dollar.
Shift to Caribbean and Europe
Canadian airlines shifted services to European and Caribbean destinations as demand moved away from traditional US sun destinations.
Here's the gist
Canadian airlines cut US flights due to declining travel demand from political tensions and weak Canadian dollar.