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Air Canada Suspends JFK Flights Amid Rising Fuel Costs

4/18/2026

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  • Air Canada will suspend flights to JFK from June 1 due to rising jet fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict.
  • The airline will cut four daily flights from Montreal and Toronto.
  • Air Canada will resume service on October 25.
  • Jet fuel prices have surged from $85 to $200 per barrel.
  • The International Energy Agency warns Europe could face jet fuel shortages by June if routes stay blocked.