{"id":94059,"date":"2025-05-11T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=94059"},"modified":"2025-05-10T23:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T17:57:58","slug":"westjet-to-cancel-9-us-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/westjet-to-cancel-9-us-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"WestJet to Cancel 9 US Routes Amid Low Demand From Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CALGARY-<\/strong> WestJet Airlines (WS)<\/a> will cancel 9 US routes<\/strong> from cities like Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC)<\/strong> due to lower demand from Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision reflects shifting travel preferences amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions<\/strong> and political rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- FlyingJay Photography; Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WestJet Suspends US Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WestJet Airlines (WS) announced on May 6, 2025, the suspension of nine U.S. routes due to a significant drop in Canadian travel demand, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s trade tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The affected routes, serving popular destinations like Orlando (MCO)<\/a> and Las Vegas (LAS), will be paused for varying periods between May and October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vancouver (YVR) to Austin (AUS) route<\/strong>, set to launch in May, is delayed until October, while Edmonton (YEG) to Chicago (ORD) resumes June 28.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspensions reflect a broader trend. Statistics Canada reported a 13.1% drop in air travel to the U.S. in February 2025 and a 70% decline in bookings through September, per OAG Aviation data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe continuously adjust our schedule based on demand.”<\/p>Josh Yeats, WestJet Spokesperson<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The airline\u2019s proactive adjustments aim to align capacity with traveller preferences. This will minimise financial losses estimated at $2.1 billion for the U.S. tourism sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calgary Airport; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Suspended Routes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The suspended routes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n