Canada’s flagship airline announced Friday it will reduce its New York service beginning this summer as escalating fuel costs force carriers across North America to scale back operations on routes with lower profit margins.
The Montreal-based carrier will eliminate four daily departures to John F. Kennedy International Airport effective June 1st, bringing its total New York service down from 38 to 34 flights per day. The airline plans to restore the suspended routes on October 25, 2026.
Across the Atlantic, European airlines are warning of potential jet fuel shortages in the coming weeks due to ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has disrupted the critical supply corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. While North American carriers have responded to elevated fuel costs by increasing baggage fees and scaling back expansion plans, they have not reported immediate concerns about fuel availability shortages.
