Toronto (Canada), April 18, 2026, BNN Web Staff: Air Canada has announced the suspension of six domestic and international routes, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to ongoing tensions in West Asia.<\/p>\n
In an official statement, the airline said fuel costs have surged significantly since the escalation of the Iran conflict, making several low-margin routes \u201cno longer economically feasible.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result, the company is adjusting its schedule, including cutting frequencies and temporarily halting select services.<\/p>\n
Among the affected routes, domestic flights between Fort McMurray and Vancouver will be discontinued from May 28, while the Yellowknife\u2013Toronto route will cease operations from August 30.<\/p>\n
Cross-border services are also impacted, with flights from Salt Lake City to Toronto set to pause from June 30, with a tentative return planned for 2027.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Air Canada will temporarily suspend flights connecting Toronto and Montreal to New York\u2019s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting June 1.<\/p>\n
These services are expected to resume on October 25. Despite the cuts, the airline said it will continue operating multiple daily flights to other New York-area airports.<\/p>\n
A planned international route between Guadalajara, Mexico, and Montreal has also been put on hold.<\/p>\n
The airline stated that affected passengers will be contacted and provided with alternative travel arrangements. Overall, the reduction is expected to impact roughly one percent of its annual seating capacity.<\/p>\n
The decision comes amid a broader crisis in the aviation sector, as global fuel prices have more than doubled due to supply disruptions.<\/p>\n
Industry experts have warned of potential flight cancellations and reduced services worldwide if the situation persists.<\/p>\n
Other carriers, including WestJet, have also begun trimming capacity on less profitable routes in response to rising operational costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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