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Canada Faces 15.2% Drop in Air Arrivals

5/12/2025

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In April 2025, Canada saw a troubling trend as air travel for residents dropped by 1.7% compared to last year, while overseas trips surged by nearly 10%. U.S. arrivals plummeted by 5.5% by air and 10.7% by car, contributing to an overall decline of 15.2% in total arrivals—marking a concerning third month of falling numbers, as reported by Statistics Canada.

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Story summary

In April 2025, Canada saw a troubling trend as air travel for residents dropped by 1.7% compared to last year, while overseas trips surged by nearly 10%. U.S. arrivals plummeted by 5.5% by air and 10.7% by car, contributing to an overall decline of 15.2% in total arrivals—marking a concerning third month of falling numbers, as reported by Statistics Canada.