Air Canada has announced the suspension of six flight routes, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, the airline said fuel costs have surged dramatically since the escalation of the Iran conflict, placing financial strain on several lower-yield routes. As a result, certain services are no longer considered commercially viable, prompting schedule adjustments and reduced flight frequencies.
Among domestic changes, flights between Fort McMurray and Vancouver will be halted from May 28, while services connecting Yellowknife and Toronto are set to end on August 30.
On international routes, the airline will temporarily suspend operations between Salt Lake City and Toronto starting June 30, with plans to reinstate the service in 2027.
Additionally, flights from Toronto and Montreal to John F Kennedy International Airport will be paused from June 1, with a scheduled return on October 25. The move affects multiple daily services from both cities.
Despite these reductions, Air Canada confirmed it will continue to operate numerous daily flights to New York-area airports, including LaGuardia and Newark Liberty, maintaining connectivity on high-demand routes.
The decision reflects mounting pressure on the aviation sector as fuel costs rise sharply, driven by geopolitical instability impacting global energy supplies.
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