What Happened
Canadian Carrier Reduces Routes Due To Rising Fuel Costs
Air Canada has announced cuts to its flight schedule in response to increasing jet fuel costs caused by the war in Iran and the Middle East conflict. The airline has identified several routes as no longer economically feasible and will temporarily suspend five routes, including domestic and international flights. The affected routes include Fort McMurray to Vancouver, Yellowknife to Toronto, and Salt Lake City to Toronto, among others. Air Canada will still serve New York with normal operations to LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. The total impact on the carrier’s planned capacity is approximately 1% of annual Available Seat Miles (ASMs). This development was first reported by AeroTime.