WestJet is cutting Canada-US flights by 14% this summer, reducing more than 1,200 services as Canadian travelers increasingly choose other destinations.
The airline is suspending 20 US routes, including flights to Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Nashville.
Demand for US leisure travel has weakened, prompting WestJet to reallocate aircraft to markets showing stronger growth and customer interest.
Mexico and Caribbean destinations are benefiting from added capacity as Canadians seek alternative vacation options closer to home.
WestJet is also expanding in Europe with new nonstop routes linking Canadian cities to Reykjavík, Lisbon, Madrid, Glasgow, and Cardiff.
Its Boeing 737 MAX fleet is driving this strategy, offering efficient operations on both leisure routes and longer transatlantic flights.
By focusing on traveler preferences and profitable markets, WestJet aims to strengthen its network and support long-term growth.