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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Winter sun flights to US from Canada slashed as tourists shun Trump

Lost Vegas – gained San Juan del Cabo in Mexico - (Simon Calder)

As international tourism to the US slumps, aviation analysts have revealed that Canadian airlines are switching many flight plans to Latin America.

Traditionally, millions of “snowbirds” seek to escape the bitter Canadian winter by flying south. California, Nevada and Florida have long been favoured destinations. But new figures from analysts OAG show that in the first three months of 2026, seat capacity from Canada to the US is down by 10 per cent.

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