Canadian aerial travelers have begun to lose interest in travel to the south of the border, and now aerial carriers are pulling flights completely.
Travel expert Claire Newell explains that the four large Canadian airlines are making adjustments to the flights in the United States
« Air Canada, Westjet, Porter and Flair have changed their programming, at least for the summer. They still go to most destinations in the United States, but with less capacity, » said Newell.
The ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States not only increases tensions, but is also putting brakes on cross -border travels, specifically from Canada in the United States.
« What we are seeing is that future reserves change. Really, anything that is excessively American, places that are usually very popular at this time of year, we are now seeing a significant decrease of interest, » said Newell.
This descent has led Westjet to suspend select flights to Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
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« Westjet has suspended the Seattle service in April and this service will continue in May, at this time. Westjet has also ended the Las Vegas service in the United States before, » said Phillip Elchitz, director of operations and innovations at Kelowna International Airport.
In the meantime, YLW flights inside Canada are increasing.
« Domestic trips have increased considerably, as well as seats. National seat capacity this summer will increase by 10 percent compared to last year, so it is good news. And the year so far, in fact, we have seen a 15 percent trip and demand at the national level, » said Elchitz.
However, Claire Newell warns that if the commercial conflict increases, travelers could see more changes in flight schedules, including the possibility of smaller airplanes or less flights. She says: « It can be a change in aircraft, choosing a smaller aircraft to serve the destination. It can mean less frequency. »
The political climate and the influence of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, also affect the perceptions of the trip. A recent Abacus data survey revealed that 66 percent of Canadians feel that the current situation has made the United States a less attractive travel destination.
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