Flight bookings from Canada to the US have plummeted by more than 70%, prompting airlines like WestJet to reduce capacity by up to 3.5% this summer. The decline reflects changing travel preferences among Canadians, with a growing interest in destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. OAG's analysis shows a continuous decrease in transborder capacity into October. As travelers face uncertainty due to trade issues, airlines are adjusting their routes to align with demand.
This sharp drop suggests that travelers are holding off on making reservations, likely due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the broader trade dispute.
We have observed a shift in bookings from the US to other sun destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean, and to transatlantic destinations.
Airlines have responded by cutting capacity by some 320,000 seats, with a decrease as high as 3.5% for July and August.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby noted a big drop in Canadian traffic going into the US during a recent conference.
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