WestJet is halting nine routes between the U.S. and Canada due to declining demand for cross-border travel. Confirmed suspensions include routes like Vancouver to Austin and Calgary to Fort Lauderdale. While some routes will resume later this summer, the airline emphasizes its commitment to assessing future direct service opportunities. These adjustments arrive amidst a backdrop of reduced travel by Canadians to the U.S., attributed to trade tensions and U.S. political rhetoric that has strained relations. WestJet also plans to expand domestic routes and improve connectivity to Europe.
WestJet is pausing nine routes between the U.S. and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the following suspensions.
WestJet continuously evaluates and adjusts its schedule to meet demand, and we remain committed to reviewing opportunities for direct service on these routes in the future.
The changes come as fewer Canadians travel south amid trade-related tensions, and as U.S. president Donald Trump continues using annexationist rhetoric toward Canada.
The Edmonton-Chicago route returns June 28, the St. John's-Orlando route returns June 30 and the Winnipeg-Los Angeles route returns August 28.
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