WestJet sees 25 per cent drop in passengers wanting to fly to U.S. since tariff talk started: CEO

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umm....this means Less $$$ from Canadians related to business and tourist money IMHO.
Short term?? long term??


WestJet sees 25 per cent drop in passengers wanting to fly to U.S. since tariff talk started: CEO

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/westjet-sees-25-per-cent-drop-in-passengers-wanting-to-fly-to-us-since-tariff-talk-started-ceo/

By Jordan Kanygin Published: February 13, 2025 at 6:34PM EST


Calgary-based WestJet says demand for travel to the United States has been “soft” over the last few weeks since a possible trade war started brewing between Canada and its biggest trading partner.

“What we have seen though, since the tariff announcements, is that our sales from Canada into the U.S. have actually dropped very significantly,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet’s chief executive officer.

The decrease in interest to fly south has dropped by about 25 per cent, von Hoensbroech said, adding the exchange rate likely has something do with the falling demand as well.

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The goal is to develop Calgary into even more of an aviation hub to allow aircraft to be repaired and maintained in Canada...............

“We’re always going to have great trading partners in the US,” he added. “But when we can do what’s best for Canada, for Canadians, we should always step through that door.”

[Wingus Dingus]

1. Except for work, visiting family, or other pressing issues, literally NO ONE from Canada or Europe

or anywhere else should come here and spend money.