Air Canada has made the decision to suspend services on four seasonal routes to U.S. destinations earlier than planned due to the high cost of jet fuel. The impacted routes are as follows: Toronto to Sacramento with the last flight scheduled for August 1, Vancouver to Raleigh with the last flight on July 29, Toronto to Charleston with the last flight on September 6, and Montreal to Austin with the last flight on September 7. The airline intends to resume full service on these routes in the summer of 2027, offering affected passengers alternative travel options or refunds as necessary.
Global airlines are adjusting their operations in response to soaring jet fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz oil blockade, resulting in fuel prices more than doubling. Air Canada had previously announced the suspension of six routes deemed economically unfeasible, while WestJet also disclosed reductions in flight capacity by consolidating routes and adjusting seasonal travel periods. In light of the jet fuel shortage, several airlines including Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Transat have announced plans to raise fares or impose surcharges to mitigate escalating costs.