Canadian Travel to the US Plummets 70% as Trade Tensions Escalate

Airlines cut capacity on US-bound routes, while Canada explores alternative travel and economic strategies.

Flight bookings from Canada to the US have dropped over 70% for the summer season, with airlines cutting 320,000 seats on cross-border routes.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has labeled the US an unreliable partner and announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
The US tourism industry faces a projected $18 billion loss in tourist spending for 2025, driven by declining Canadian and broader international travel.
Canadian travelers are increasingly choosing destinations such as Europe, Mexico, and Bermuda, with airlines redirecting capacity to meet this demand.
Political rhetoric, visa restrictions, and updated travel warnings from countries like Canada, Germany, and the UK are deterring international visitors to the US.