Flair Airlines cancels Nashville route due to demand decline

Flair Airlines has cancelled its summer flights to Nashville due to changes in demand. The airline has previously operated flights from Toronto to Nashville several times each week. Eric Tanner, Flair's vice-president of commercial, stated they hope to return in the future. Tennessee's tourism officials blame the current trade situation between Canada and the U.S. for the drop in travel to their state. Mark Ezell, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, noted that political news can quickly influence travel decisions. Ezell mentioned that Flair’s cancellations will affect around 18,000 seats this summer. However, he remains optimistic that travelers will come back. He emphasized the importance of marketing Tennessee's attractions, like the Smoky Mountains and Graceland. Other Canadian airlines are also cutting back on flights to the U.S. due to similar issues. Recently, Porter Airlines reduced its U.S. marketing efforts, and Air Canada announced it would decrease capacity at certain destinations in the U.S.