Air Canada suspending flights to JFK for 5 months, blaming jet fuel costs
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Air Canada will suspend flights to New York’s JFK Airport from Toronto and Montreal between June 1 and October 25 due to soaring jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran.
- Flights to New York’s LaGuardia and Newark airports will continue, with Air Canada operating 34 daily flights from six Canadian cities to these locations.
- The airline cited doubling jet fuel prices and reduced profitability on certain routes as reasons for the suspension and will offer affected customers alternative travel options.
- Jet fuel prices surged from $2.50 to $4.32 per gallon since the Iran conflict began, significantly increasing operational costs for airlines globally.
- Other carriers like Delta, JetBlue, United, Lufthansa, and KLM are also facing higher fuel expenses, leading to increased fees and reduced service on some routes.
