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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Rohit David

WestJet Cancels More US Flights As Canadians Turn Their Backs On America

WestJet’s cancelling flights to Orlando, Chicago, and more as Canadians avoid the US amid trade tensions. (Credit: Harrison Haines : pexels)

The great Canadian love affair with American vacations seems to be cooling off. WestJet, one of Canada's major airlines, announced on 6 May 2025 that it's suspending nine routes to the US due to a sharp drop in demand.

Canadians are increasingly looking elsewhere for their holidays, spooked by political tensions and a heated trade war. But which routes are getting the chop, and what's driving this shift? Let's unpack the details.

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