Air Canada suspends YYZ & YUL flights to JFK over jet fuel costs

Air Canada says it will temporarily cut service between Toronto and Montreal and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport due to rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a new report. 

A company spokesperson told CBC News that the airline routinely reassesses its routes to ensure they remain financially viable.

They said jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the Iran conflict began, making some lower-demand routes no longer profitable.

Starting June 1, flights between Toronto/Montreal and JFK will be suspended, with service expected to resume on Oct. 25, the report says.

Affected passengers will be offered alternative travel options.

The change affects one Montreal flight and three Toronto flights. However, Air Canada will continue operating about 34 daily flights to New York via LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

The announcement comes amid broader pressure on the aviation industry as fuel prices surge. Other airlines, including WestJet, are also trimming less profitable routes as costs rise and demand shifts.

Industry officials have warned that tight jet fuel supplies could continue to disrupt flight schedules if global energy conditions worsen.

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, following a 10-day ceasefire agreement tied to the Israel–Lebanon conflict. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will stay in place until Washington reaches a broader agreement with Tehran.

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