Canadian Airline Cancels All Florida Summer Flights

Air Transat cites resource management as reason for dropping service to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Air Transat, a Canadian airline, has announced it will be canceling all of its summer flights to the two U.S. airports it serves - Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The airline cited a need to better manage its resources as the reason for the move. This comes after a year of declining Canadian tourism numbers to the U.S. and Florida, with Canadian visits dropping an average of 15.5% in the first three quarters of 2025.

Why it matters

The cancellation of Air Transat's Florida flights is a significant blow to the state's tourism industry, which relies heavily on international visitors. Canadians make up 28% of Florida's international tourists, so a drop in Canadian travel could have a major economic impact.

The details

Air Transat will start gradually winding down its Florida services in the spring of 2026. The airline flies to 67 destinations, but only two are in the U.S. - Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The airline's spokesperson, Marie-Eve Vallières, said the Florida flight program for the 2026-2027 winter season will be determined at a later time.

  • Air Transat will start gradually winding down its Florida services in the spring of 2026.

The players

Air Transat

A Canadian airline that flies to 67 destinations, including two in the U.S. - Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Marie-Eve Vallières

A spokesperson for Air Transat.

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What they’re saying

“Brazilians have become an exciting market for Floridian travel. Brazilians tend to come for longer, stay longer and spend a little bit more.”

— Brian Griffin, CEO of Visit Florida (News Channel 7)

What’s next

The airline will determine its Florida flight program for the 2026-2027 winter season at a later time.

The takeaway

The cancellation of Air Transat's Florida flights highlights the importance of international tourism to Florida's economy, and the state's efforts to attract visitors from other markets like Brazil to offset the decline in Canadian travelers.