Boycotts over Trump’s trade war have dented cross-border traffic and pushed tourism boards to retool ad campaigns as Canadian travelers shift their vacation plans to Mexico and elsewhere.

Summary

Canadians are boycotting U.S. travel in response to Trump’s tariffs and policies. A recent survey found 59% are less likely to visit the U.S. this year, with 36% canceling trips.

Airlines report declining demand, and tourism-dependent regions like Florida and New York’s Thousand Islands are adjusting marketing strategies.

Some Canadians refuse to even transit through the U.S. Businesses in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are benefiting from the shift.

Critics argue Trump’s policies are harming American tourism and local economies.

  • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    2 days ago

    How are people getting to Mexico from Canada without going through the US? You’d have to take one heck of a convoluted flight path to avoid US airspace. Can you actually fly over the US direct to Mexico from Canada without going through US customs?

    • moody@lemmings.worldEnglish
      16·
      2 days ago

      You can definitely fly direct without going through customs.

      You only go through customs if you land in the country. The US even has the extra annoying step of going through customs on a stopover even if you don’t leave the airport.

      • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        It’s not about the flight path until your plane needs to make an emergency landing. Then you’re fucked anyway.

        • someguy3@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          There’s probably protocols for that. If it’s someone having a medical issue then no disembarking for other people, refuel and leave.

    • ghost_towels@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      9·
      2 days ago

      Absolutely you can. I can get a direct flight from Vancouver Island to Mexico, but usually transfer in Van. I’ve seen direct flights from Calgary as well.

      • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        2 days ago

        That’s good, though I still feel uncomfortable about it!

        Am I paranoid for worrying that the US might order flights from Canada to Mexico to be diverted to a US airport so that ICE can look for “illegals and DEI folk”?

        • ghost_towels@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          5·
          2 days ago

          It is paranoid, but honestly, I’ve thought the same. I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere for awhile in any case, except maybe Greenland! Always wanted to go there.

        • FaceDeer@fedia.io
          3·
          2 days ago

          It might happen once, at which point there’ll be a colossal uproar. Even compared to the various other uproars we’ve been hearing. I’m sure you’ll notice if it happens.

          • AllNewTypeFace@leminal.spaceEnglish
            7·
            2 days ago

            Belarus did this a few years ago with a flight from somewhere else to Lithuania that was carrying a Belarusian dissident. The few minutes it spent in Belarusian airspace was enough for the air force to intercept it, force it to land and arrest the dissident.

            IIRC, there was a huge outrage, which didn’t help the dissident (rogue states gonna go rogue and all that), but since then, no EU/western flights have overflown Belarus.