Air Canada may redeploy some American flights if Canadian travellers avoid U.S.

Air Canada may reduce flights to certain U.S. destinations later this year if demand from travellers begins to lag, as the airline acknowledged Friday it is coping with uncertainty from the current economic environment, including the threat of tariffs.

The Montreal-based carrier is preparing in case customers decide to fly south of the border less often in 2025, said executive vice-president of revenue and network planning Mark Galardo.

But he cautioned that hasn’t yet been the case, with January booking trends aligning with the company’s expectations.

“We are anticipating proactively that there could be a slowdown,” Galardo told analysts on a conference call, as the airline reported its fourth-quarter earnings.

“In the…