Canadian Airline Cancels All US-Bound Flights for Summer Season

Air Transat to wind down service to Florida destinations amid tensions between Canada and US

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Air Transat, a Canadian airline based in Montreal, Quebec, will no longer fly passengers to the United States, according to a new report. The airline plans to eliminate flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida ahead of the summer travel season, citing a desire to "better manage its resources."

Why it matters

The decision comes amid rising tensions between Canada and the United States, with the Trump administration threatening to block the planned opening of the new Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan unless Canada makes significant concessions.

The details

Air Transat currently flies to 67 destinations in approximately 25 different countries, with Fort Lauderdale and Orlando being the only two U.S. cities it serves. The airline has not said whether it will eventually restore service to the United States.

  • Air Transat plans to wind down flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida beginning in Spring 2026.
  • Air Transat will eventually eliminate flights to those destinations altogether ahead of the summer travel season.

The players

Air Transat

A Canadian airline based in Montreal, Quebec that currently flies to 67 destinations in approximately 25 different countries.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who has ramped up rhetoric toward Canada and threatened to block the planned opening of the new Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan.

Mark Carney

The Prime Minister of Canada who promised the "situation will be resolved" regarding Trump's threats to the Gordie Howe Bridge project.

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What they’re saying

“I explained that Canada paid for the construction of the bridge … that the ownership is shared between the state of Michigan and the government of Canada, and that in the construction of the bridge, obviously there's Canadian steel and Canadian workers, but also US steel, US workers that were involved. This is a great example of cooperation between our countries.”

— Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada (Globe and Mail)

The takeaway

The decision by Air Transat to cancel all US-bound flights highlights the growing tensions between Canada and the United States, with the Trump administration's threats to the Gordie Howe Bridge project serving as a flashpoint. This move could further strain the relationship between the two North American neighbors and trading partners.