Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Air travel continues to be impacted by soaring fuel prices. On Thursday, Air Canada confirmed that because of the current high cost of jet fuel, it is halting service earlier than planned on four seasonal routes to U.S. destinations.The affected routes are:•Toronto to Sacramento: Last flight is Aug. 1•Vancouver to Raleigh: Last flight is July 29•Toronto to Charleston: Last flight is Sept. 6•Montreal to Austin: Last flight is Sept. 7Air Canada plans to resume full service on these routes in the summer of 2027. The airline says affected passengers will be offered alternative travel options or a refund, where applicable. Airlines around the world have begun cutting flights as the conflict in Iran, and the resulting Strait of Hormuz oil blockade, have caused jet fuel prices to more than double.Last month, Air Canada announced it would suspend six domestic and cross-border routes it deemed "no longer economically feasible." WestJet also announced it was cutting capacity by about one per cent in April, three per cent in May and nearly six per cent in June by consolidating flights on some routes and shortening the travel period for seasonal service to several destinations. The jet fuel shortage has also affected airfares. Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines and Air Transat have each announced plans to raise fares or add a surcharge to offset rising costs. WATCH | Air Canada suspends 6 routes:Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs.
