Several Canadian airlines are reducing service to United States cities, pointing to decreased demand for travel between the two countries.
Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair are among the carriers reportedly slashing routes.
WestJet recently announced the cancellation of its planned service between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Austin, Texas. The airline stated the decision was due to a downward shift in demand for U.S. travel.
That route was set to begin operation in May. On the Vancouver-Austin segment, WestJet would have competed directly with Air Canada.
The Vancouver-Austin cancellation is not the only US route cut by WestJet this year. Earlier moves included suspending planned flights between Calgary, Alberta, and New York-LaGuardia, as well as service connecting Edmonton, Alberta, to Orlando, Florida.
This reduction in flights follows a reported downward trend in bookings between the two countries.
Reports indicate Canadian carriers are reducing flights to major US hubs including San Francisco, Miami, New York, and Washington. This broader trend is detailed in coverage such as Canada Freezes US Travel As Air Canada WestJet Porter And Flair Slash Routes and other reports on Major Airline Cancels U.S. Flights Amid Low Demand.