Okay, so like, Canadian airlines are seriously switching things up when it comes to their flights to the U.S., and honestly? It’s kinda a big deal. They’re canceling some routes, adding new ones, and totally rethinking where they fly. And spoiler alert: it’s not just about cute new destinations—it’s also politics, vibes, and money, babe.
Let’s start with Air Canada. They’re cutting flights between Montreal and San Francisco—like, instead of two flights a day, it’s gonna be one. Why? Because apparently people aren’t that into visiting anymore, which is sooo awkward. Word is, political drama between Canada and the U.S. is making some Canadians feel, like, ugh about traveling here. Not the vibe.
Also? Air Canada chopped 468 flights overall—yeah, that’s like 8.2% of their U.S. schedule. Flair Airlines cut over a third of their flights, and WestJet totally ghosted New York and Orlando routes. Like, bye.
But don’t freak—there’s still some cute news. Air Canada is launching new flights from Vancouver to Nashville (Yeehaw!) and from Montreal to Cincinnati (random, but okay). They’re also bringing back flights to Jacksonville, Florida. From Toronto, they’re adding more flights to places like Boston, Dallas, and Tampa, and from Montreal they’re boosting service to Denver and Nashville too. So if you’re planning a summer 2025 vacay? There’s hope!
Oh, and over on the West Coast? Vancouver is kinda having a main character moment. Air Canada is flying to new places like Raleigh, Tampa, and Nashville from there too. And with United Airlines, they’re teaming up to offer 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 U.S. cities next summer. That’s like, 11% more seats than last year. Get it, queen.
But here’s the messy part—it’s actually hitting the American economy kinda hard. Canadians used to spend, like, $20 billion a year visiting the U.S. (uh, flex), and now that fewer of them are coming, cities like San Fran, Orlando, and New York might lose serious cash. Like, think fewer tourists in hotels, empty restaurants, sad malls, and no lines at theme parks. Local businesses? Panicking.
So yeah—Canadian airlines are totally rebranding their U.S. vibes, and it’s giving international drama meets flight plan makeover. Buckle up, babes. This travel glow-up is gonna be one wild ride.
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
