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WestJet CEO Says Demand For Flights To US Have Dropped By 25% Since Trump Threatened Tariffs (simpleflying.com)

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According to Calgary-based WestJet, demand for flights to the US has significantly decreased. The airline attributes the downturn to rising tensions between Canada and its southern neighbor as trade disputes and tariffs increase, according to Canada's CTV News.

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[-] Wrend@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm sure it can't have anything to do with the general political climate, treatment of migrants (legal & illegal), or such things as travel advisories and a red flag warning from the Lemkin Institute..

[-] InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Many valid reasons to avoid the US.

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