Days later, WestJet announced<\/a> it was reducing flight capacity for the same reason.<\/p>\n
Air Canada says it is scaling back more of its U.S. summer service as soaring jet fuel prices continue to reshape airline schedules across the country.<\/p>\n
The carrier confirmed with CityNews on Thursday that four seasonal routes \u2014 originally planned to run through the end of summer \u2014 will now end weeks earlier than expected, with plans to resume in summer 2027.<\/p>\n
The affected routes include flights from Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal to mid\u2011sized U.S. cities that rely heavily on seasonal demand.<\/p>\n
Air Canada says the decision is directly tied to the current price of jet fuel, which has climbed sharply in recent months, pushing multiple Canadian airlines to cut capacity, raise fares, or adjust schedules. <\/p>\n
The airline says all impacted customers will be contacted and offered alternate travel options or full refunds, depending on eligibility.<\/p>\n
Routes ending early<\/p>\n
Air Canada released the final flight dates for each route:<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2013Sacramento \u2014 last flight Aug. 1<\/p>\n
Vancouver\u2013Raleigh \u2014 last flight July 29<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2013Charleston \u2014 last flight Sept. 6<\/p>\n
Montreal\u2013Austin \u2014 last flight Sept. 7<\/p>\n
All four routes were marketed as summer seasonal services, but Air Canada says the early pullback is necessary given the industry\u2019s cost pressures. Air Canada says customers booked on affected flights will be contacted directly with travel advisories for those connecting through the U.S., rebooking options on alternate routes and refunds, where applicable.<\/p>\n
The cuts come amid a turbulent period for Canadian carriers. In April, Air Canada warned<\/a> that travellers could face higher fares for months, even if global oil supply stabilizes, because fuel remains one of the airline\u2019s largest and most volatile expenses.<\/p>\n Days later, WestJet announced<\/a> it was reducing flight capacity for the same reason.<\/p>\n
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