Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW
Global News
'Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity.'
Canadian air travellers have started losing interest in trips south of the border, and now air carriers are pulling flights altogether.
Travel expert Claire Newell explains all four major Canadian airlines are making adjustments to flights to the U.S.
“Air Canada, WestJet, Porter and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity,” said Newell.
The ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. is not only escalating tensions, it’s also putting the brakes on cross-border travel, specifically from Canada to the U.S.
“What we’re seeing is the forward bookings really change. Really, anything that is overtly American, places that are normally really popular this time of year, now we’re seeing a significant decline in interest,” said Newell.
This decline has led WestJet to suspend select flights at Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
“WestJet has suspended the Seattle service for the month of April and that service will continue in May, at this time. WestJet has also ended the Las Vegas service that we have to the U.S. early,” said Phillip Elchitz, Kelowna International Airport director of Operations and Innovations.
Meanwhile, flights from YLW within Canada are on the rise.
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