WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has announced the temporary suspension of nine routes between Canada and the United States, citing decreased demand for travel. According to local media reports on Thursday, the affected flights include services from Canadian cities to U.S. destinations such as Austin, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the decision, stating, “WestJet continually assesses and adjusts its flight schedule based on demand and is open to exploring opportunities for future direct service on these routes.”
Earlier this year, WestJet revealed plans to introduce new domestic routes across Canada to improve connections for passengers traveling to Europe.
The suspension comes at a time when fewer Canadians are traveling to the U.S. The decline in cross-border travel is believed to be linked to ongoing trade tensions, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks about the potential annexation of Canada as the 51st state. According to Statistics Canada, trips by Canadian residents to the U.S. fell by 13.5% in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reflecting changing travel trends amid growing geopolitical concerns.
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