Source: The Points Guy
Summary
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is cutting 16 U.S. routes, including flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, due to a decline in transborder travel demand. The airline will fly 13% fewer seats to U.S. destinations this year. The cuts come as fewer Canadians travel to the U.S., with a 12.5% year-over-year decline in air arrivals from Canada.
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The escape is carefully planned.
WestJet’s route cuts include flights to popular leisure destinations like Orlando and Las Vegas, as well as business hubs like Atlanta. The airline’s equity partner, Delta Air Lines, will see a 24% decrease in seats at its largest hub. Meanwhile, Air Canada is expanding its U.S. routes, including a new nonstop from Toronto’s downtown airport.
It seems Canadians are rediscovering the joy of staying close to home.
Author: Evan Null
