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The United States remains a popular destination for Canadian travelers, but recent trends show a decline in cross-border air travel. Despite this decrease, one route between the two countries showed strong performance in the first quarter of 2025.
According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, the Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Quebec (YQB) route achieved a load factor of 95.4%. This route is operated by Air Canada using Airbus A319 aircraft and offers twice-weekly flights. The A319 can accommodate 136 passengers across business and economy classes. This route is particularly popular during winter as travelers from Quebec seek warmer climates in Florida.
Air Transat also operates on this corridor with its Airbus A321LRs, achieving a load factor of 89.8%. The A321LR has a capacity of up to 199 passengers in a two-class configuration.
