Air Canada suspends flights to major US airport for nearly five months as jet fuel costs soar
It comes after a European carrier grounded planes permanently in response to the crisis
www.independent.co.ukAir Canada has announced a temporary suspension of its Toronto–JFK and Montreal–JFK flights due to sharply rising jet-fuel costs, with service to JFK paused from June 1 and planned to resume on October 25. The airline said LaGuardia and Newark services will continue, and affected customers will be offered alternate options.[3][4]
Key details you might want:
- Scope: Suspension covers flights from Toronto and Montreal to JFK; other New York area airports remain served.[4][3]
- Duration: June 1 to October 25 (approx. five months).[4]
- Rationale: Jet-fuel price surges tied to geopolitical events have made the route uneconomical on this schedule.[1][4]
- How travelers are affected: Air Canada intends to contact impacted customers and provide alternatives.[4]
Recent context from media:
- Several outlets highlight the broader fuel-cost pressures on carriers and the potential ripple effects on schedules and profitability.[1][4]
- Other sources reference prior restorations of transborder service and routes to JFK, though current focus is the temporary halt due to fuel costs.[2][5]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise travel plan for your trip (e.g., alternative flights via LaGuardia/ Newark, or options from JFK via different days) or monitor for any updates on the suspension period.