Air Canada suspends key US routes amid soaring fuel costs. The Canadian carrier is cutting service to New York's JFK and Salt Lake City airports starting this summer, with suspensions lasting at least five months. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the Iran conflict began, making these lower-profitability routes economically unfeasible. The airline will maintain operations at nearby Newark and LaGuardia airports, suggesting a strategic consolidation. Domestic routes to Fort McMurray and Yellowknife are also affected. While these changes represent only about one percent of Air Canada's total annual flying capacity, they reflect broader industry pressures as major carriers including Delta and Southwest implement fee increases to offset rising fuel expenses.
