Airline bookings between the US and Canada have fallen 70% compared to the same period last year. Aviation analysis company OAG.
New data shows that airline capacity was reduced between the two countries by October 2025, with the largest reductions occurring during the peak travel season from July to August.
The decline is likely a sign of President Trump's tariffs on the country paired with his call for Canada to become the 51st state.
Airlines have begun looking elsewhere for flights, including Europe, as future travel bookings in the US and Canada have “collapsed.”
Comparison of bookings this week In the second half of the summer, bookings made in 2024 have dropped by more than 70% from April to September.
The number of flights is declining, but there may be benefits for travelers, OAG said.
“For those still planning on travel, there may be some airlines offering particularly cheap airfares in the coming months, as they try to stimulate demand,” OAG said.
However, airlines may be nervous when Canadians gather in the US for months in the summer, ahead of the “Snowbird” season.
