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U.S.-Bound Air Travel to Canada Plummets 8.9%

12/2/2025

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U.S.-bound air travel to Canada declined for nine consecutive months, with Statistics Canada reporting an 8.9% drop to 1.2 million passengers in October.
Canada’s overall air passenger traffic rose 4.5% in October, contrasting with the U.S.-bound decline.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state contributed to the decline.
Domestic travel within Canada rose 5% to 2.4 million passengers, and summer tourism revenue approached $60 billion.

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Story summary

U.S.-bound air travel to Canada declined for nine consecutive months, with Statistics Canada reporting an 8.9% drop to 1.2 million passengers in October.
Canada’s overall air passenger traffic rose 4.5% in October, contrasting with the U.S.-bound decline.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state contributed to the decline.
Domestic travel within Canada rose 5% to 2.4 million passengers, and summer tourism revenue approached $60 billion.