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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
WestJet halts many US flights as Canadians say ‘no' to Trump's America
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet Airlines , announced that it is suspending nine of its US routes due to a significant decline in demand. Their announcement was attributed to cancellations due to a combination of political tensions and a growing reluctance among Canadians to travel to the United States Among the affected flights is a new route between Vancouver and Austin, which was supposed to begin next week. Now, this service is delayed until at least October impacted routes include direct flights between Calgary and New York , Edmonton and Chicago, and Kelowna and Seattle Josh Yeats, spokesperson for WestJet, stated that the airline is closely monitoring market conditions.'WestJet continuously evaluates and adjusts its schedule to meet demand, and we remain committed to reviewing opportunities for direct service on these routes,' he said, 'WestJet continuously evaluates and adjusts its schedule based on demand,' underlining the airline's adaptability in a changing many Canadians, summer travel plans are now shaped less by price or convenience and more by politics. US President Donald Trump 's repeated rhetoric and claims that Canada should be annexed as the 51st state are seen as a threat to Canadian trade disputes add another level of tension and appear to be influencing travel behavior, with more Canadians opting to travel within their own country or to international destinations instead of the major carrier, Air Canada , has also reported a slowdown in US flight bookings. To adapt, it has redirected its focus toward expanding services to Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In March, they announced that reservations for transborder flights between Canada and the US for the April–September travel season had decreased by 10 per cent year over airlines are increasing domestic flights and exploring new European a result, WestJet is adjusting its strategy to focus on domestic flights and European destinations, where demand remains strong. The airline has introduced new services to destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, and Barcelona from Halifax, providing Canadians with more options beyond the US.A recent survey by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada revealed that 88 per cent of Canadians now prefer road trips within Canada rather than venturing into the disruptions and changing behaviour underscore the significant influence that political rhetoric and international relations can have on consumer behavior.
Vancouver Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
WestJet cuts nine U.S. routes, including Vancouver to Austin
WestJet is suspending nine routes between Canada and the U.S. due to lower demand. The Canadian airline's service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have been halted for various periods between June and August, spokesperson Josh Yeats told Bloomberg News. The cancellations include routes for which WestJet is the only provider of non-stop flights. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Airlines' changing summer plans underscore that many Canadians are still avoiding the U.S. because of the trade war and the anti-Canada rhetoric unleashed by President Donald Trump and members of his administration. Trump's repeated assertions that Canada should be a U.S. state is one factor causing people to ditch their usual summer vacations across the border. '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,' Yeats said in a statement. Meanwhile, WestJet has added domestic flights within Canada as well as services to Europe 'to help Canadians fly where they want to go,' Yeats said. WestJet's bigger rival, Air Canada, has also been hit by the decline in U.S. flight bookings while expanding its fleet. As a result, the firm is adding flights to Latin America later in the year. 'We continue to monitor our U.S. routes and, as we said earlier, reallocate some capacity, but we also have new Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 Max aircraft entering the fleet that will be deployed to unlock new growth opportunities,' spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said in an emailed statement. In March, Air Canada reported a 10 per cent year-over-year decline in bookings for transborder flights between Canada and the U.S. for the April-to-September period.
Vancouver Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes as Canadians avoid America
WestJet is suspending nine routes between Canada and the U.S. due to lower demand. The Canadian airline's service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have been halted for various periods between June and August, spokesperson Josh Yeats told Bloomberg News. The cancellations include routes for which WestJet is the only provider of nonstop flights. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Airlines' changing summer plans underscore that many Canadians are still avoiding the U.S. because of the trade war and the anti-Canada rhetoric unleashed by President Donald Trump and members of his administration. Trump's repeated assertions that Canada should be a U.S. state is one factor causing people to ditch their usual summer vacations across the border. '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,' Yeats said in a statement. Meanwhile, WestJet has added domestic flights within Canada as well as services to Europe 'to help Canadians fly where they want to go,' Yeats said. WestJet's bigger rival, Air Canada, has also been hit by the decline in U.S. flight bookings while expanding its fleet. As a result, the firm is adding flights to Latin America later in the year. 'We continue to monitor our U.S. routes and, as we said earlier, reallocate some capacity, but we also have new Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 Max aircraft entering the fleet that will be deployed to unlock new growth opportunities,' spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said in an emailed statement. In March, Air Canada reported a 10 per cent year-over-year decline in bookings for cross-border flights between Canada and the U.S. for the April-to-September period. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes as Canadians avoid America
Article content The Canadian airline's service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have been halted for various periods between June and August, spokesperson Josh Yeats told Bloomberg News. Article content Article content The cancellations include routes for which WestJet is the only provider of nonstop flights. Article content Article content Airlines' changing summer plans underscore that many Canadians are still avoiding the U.S. because of the trade war and the anti-Canada rhetoric unleashed by President Donald Trump and members of his administration. Trump's repeated assertions that Canada should be a U.S. state is one factor causing people to ditch their usual summer vacations across the border. Article content '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,' Yeats said in a statement. Meanwhile, WestJet has added domestic flights within Canada as well as services to Europe 'to help Canadians fly where they want to go,' Yeats said. Article content WestJet's bigger rival, Air Canada, has also been hit by the decline in U.S. flight bookings while expanding its fleet. As a result, the firm is adding flights to Latin America later in the year. Article content 'We continue to monitor our U.S. routes and, as we said earlier, reallocate some capacity, but we also have new Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 Max aircraft entering the fleet that will be deployed to unlock new growth opportunities,' spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said in an emailed statement. Article content In March, Air Canada reported a 10 per cent year-over-year decline in bookings for cross-border flights between Canada and the U.S. for the April-to-September period. Article content
Edmonton Journal
06-05-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes as Canadians avoid America
Article content WestJet is suspending nine routes between Canada and the U.S. due to lower demand. The Canadian airline's service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have been halted for various periods between June and August, spokesperson Josh Yeats told Bloomberg News. Article content The cancellations include routes for which WestJet is the only provider of nonstop flights. Airlines' changing summer plans underscore that many Canadians are still avoiding the U.S. because of the trade war and the anti-Canada rhetoric unleashed by President Donald Trump and members of his administration. Trump's repeated assertions that Canada should be a U.S. state is one factor causing people to ditch their usual summer vacations across the border. '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,' Yeats said in a statement. Meanwhile, WestJet has added domestic flights within Canada as well as services to Europe 'to help Canadians fly where they want to go,' Yeats said. WestJet's bigger rival, Air Canada, has also been hit by the decline in U.S. flight bookings while expanding its fleet. As a result, the firm is adding flights to Latin America later in the year. Article content Latest National Stories
