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WestJet Cuts US Routes Amid Declining Travel Demand

5/7/2025

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WestJet is hitting the brakes on nine US routes, including popular destinations like Chicago and New York, as travel demand dwindles. The Calgary airline is redirecting its efforts towards domestic and transatlantic flights. Similarly, Air Canada faces a dip in US bookings, leading to necessary changes in their flight plans.

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Story summary

WestJet is hitting the brakes on nine US routes, including popular destinations like Chicago and New York, as travel demand dwindles. The Calgary airline is redirecting its efforts towards domestic and transatlantic flights. Similarly, Air Canada faces a dip in US bookings, leading to necessary changes in their flight plans.