Canada-US Air Travel Plummets 70% Amid Political Tensions
Transborder flight bookings between Canada and the United States have plummeted by 71.4% to 75.7% for the upcoming summer season, based on a comparison of bookings in March 2024 versus March 2025. This dramatic decrease, exemplified by a 75.7% reduction in April bookings alone, far surpasses the minimal capacity cuts (1.6% to 3.5%) airlines have implemented thus far. The significant disparity between reduced demand and adjusted flight schedules suggests substantial further airline capacity reductions are imminent. This unprecedented drop in bookings presents a considerable challenge for airline route planning and network adjustments.
John Q. Hosedrinker