WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is suspending nine routes between Canada and the United States due to falling demand, according to Xinhua.

Austin, Los Angeles, and Chicago are among the destinations affected. The airline stated that it constantly evaluates its network and may return certain routes in the future. The decision comes after a general drop in cross-border travel amid poor Canada-US ties.

Trade tensions and contentious remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has frequently suggested that Canada become the 51st state, have all contributed to the decline. In response, the Canadian government has urged residents to promote domestic travel and expenditure, Xinhua reported.

WestJet is now focusing on expanding its domestic network and enhancing connections to Europe, aligning with shifting travel patterns and national priorities.