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Air Canada Q2 Profit Halves as U.S. Seat Sales Fall

Redirecting capacity to domestic, Atlantic and Latin American markets has supported modest revenue growth despite escalating economic and geopolitical tensions.

An Air Canada jet is manoeuvred on the tarmac at the airport, Wednesday, Nov.15, 2023 in Vancouver.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Signage is seen at the head offices of Air Canada in Montreal on September 13, 2024.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Overview

  • Net income fell to $186 million in the second quarter from $410 million a year earlier, with adjusted earnings per share declining to 60 cents from 98 cents.
  • Adjusted profit missed analysts’ expectation of 72 cents per share, according to LSEG Data & Analytics.
  • U.S.-bound seat sales dropped 11%, prompting the airline to shift capacity away from transborder routes.
  • Passenger revenue rose 1% to $5.03 billion on a 2.5% capacity increase, with average loads holding at 85%.
  • Air Canada reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance issued in May despite the challenging operating environment.