WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has announced the temporary suspension of nine routes between Canada and the United States due to a drop in travel demand. The affected flights include services connecting Canadian cities to popular U.S. destinations such as Austin, Los Angeles, and Chicago, according to CBC News. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the changes.
“WestJet regularly reviews its flight schedule based on demand and remains open to future opportunities for direct service on these routes,” the spokesperson explained.
In April, WestJet had already revealed plans to launch new domestic routes within Canada to help passengers connect more easily to Europe.
This decision comes at a time when fewer Canadians are traveling to the U.S., amid growing trade tensions and U.S. President Donald Trump’s continued comments about the potential annexation of Canada as the 51st state. Statistics Canada data from March 2025 shows a significant 13.5% drop in trips taken by Canadians to the U.S. compared to the same month in 2024, highlighting shifting travel patterns amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
