Air Canada is further reducing its network due to the surge in aviation fuel prices. The airline is ending flights to Sacramento, Raleigh, Charleston, and Austin by the end of the summer.
These routes are typically offered only during the summer season. This year, they will end earlier, but are expected to return to normal next year, according to Air Canada media relations via email.
“This decision is due to the fuel prices. Affected customers will be offered alternatives, including a full refund when applicable,” reads a statement.
Here are the final flights for each of the reduced routes:
– Vancouver to Raleigh: July 29 – Toronto to Sacramento: August 1 – Toronto to Charleston: September 6 – Montreal to Austin: September 7
This announcement follows other cancellations. Three weeks ago, Air Canada confirmed its plan to suspend flights to New York’s JFK Airport from Toronto and Montreal between June 1 and October 25. The company will operate 34 daily flights to New York-area airports, down from 38, departing from six Canadian cities.
“The jet fuel prices have doubled since the conflict with Iran began, and some less profitable routes and flights are no longer economically viable. We are therefore making schedule adjustments accordingly,” explained Air Canada spokesperson Christophe Hennebelle in an email.
Air Canada has also announced an increase in baggage fees due to the surge in jet fuel prices. Fees for the first checked bag in basic economy class have risen from $35 to $45.
