Major airline suspends flights to US airport amid jet fuel crisis

WorldBusiness & Finance
18 Apr 2026 • 2:26 AM MYT
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Major airline suspends flights to US airport amid jet fuel crisis

  • Air Canada is suspending its service to New York's JFK International Airport for the summer season.
  • The suspension, effective from June 1 to October 25, is due to jet fuel shortages and soaring prices caused by the Iran war.
  • A spokesperson for the airline said that some lower profitability routes are no longer economic as jet fuel prices have doubled.
  • Service to New York's other airports, LaGuardia and Newark, will continue without interruption.
  • This decision reflects a broader trend in the airline industry, with other carriers also adjusting services and increasing fees to offset rising fuel and labour costs amidst a global energy crisis.

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