Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW [Video]

Canadian air travellers have started losing interest in trips south of the border, and now air carriers are pulling flights altogether.

Travel expert Claire Newell explains all four major Canadian airlines are making adjustments to flights to the U.S.

“Air Canada, WestJet, Porter and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity,” said Newell.

The ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. is not only escalating tensions, it’s also putting the brakes on cross-border travel, specifically from Canada to the U.S.

“What we’re seeing is the forward bookings really change. Really, anything that is overtly American, places that are normally really popular this time of year, now we’re seeing a significant decline in interest,” said Newell.

This decline has led WestJet to suspend select flights at Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

“WestJet has suspended the Seattle service …