Airline operations are being affected by the surge in fuel prices, with Air Canada announcing the early suspension of service on four seasonal routes to U.S. destinations due to the high cost of jet fuel. The impacted routes and corresponding last flight dates are as follows: Toronto to Sacramento on August 1, Vancouver to Raleigh on July 29, Toronto to Charleston on September 6, and Montreal to Austin on September 7. Air Canada intends to resume full service on these routes in the summer of 2027, offering affected passengers alternative travel options or refunds as needed.
Global airlines have started reducing flights in response to escalating jet fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran and the resulting oil blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in prices more than doubling. Air Canada previously disclosed the suspension of six routes, citing economic feasibility concerns. WestJet also announced capacity cuts for April, May, and June by consolidating flights and adjusting seasonal service periods to various destinations.
The jet fuel scarcity has led to airfare adjustments, with Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Transat all planning fare increases or surcharges to mitigate escalating costs.