A Canadian airline canceled flights to a Tennessee city amid Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
Flair Airlines, a budget airline based in Edmonton, Alberta, revealed it is calling off all flights to Nashville.
‘We are constantly evaluating network opportunities based on our mission of providing as many affordable flights to travelers as possible based on demand,’ Flair Director of Communications Kim Bowie told The Tennessean.
‘We currently do not have Nashville in our selling schedule, but we are constantly evaluating network opportunities and look forward to returning to Nashville in the future.’
Tennessee Department of Tourism Commissioner Mark Ezell directly connected the cancelation to the trade war Monday at a Tennessee House Finance, Ways and Means Committee meeting.
‘We see travelers quickly react to political news, and then we see that great marketing overcomes that traveler sentiment,’ Ezell said.
‘You just plow into all those reasons. Do you really want to miss seeing the Smokey Mountains? Do you really want to miss getting to go to Graceland and see Elvis for the first time? Or Dolly?’
Customers on both sides of the political divide reacted to the news that the airline cut the flights to Tennessee – with some Canadians heralding Flair’s decision, while other Americans celebrated that there will be fewer Canadian tourists in their state.
Flair Airlines, a budget airline based in Edmonton, Alberta, revealed it is calling off all flights to Nashville
Tennessee Department of Tourism Commissioner Mark Ezell directly connected the cancelation to the trade war
‘Oh no. Less drunk Canadian tourists renting cars they can’t seem to drive around Nashville. Complaining about the prices and why we don’t have [xyz] like they have in Canada,’ one person said.
Others supported Flair Airlines, insisting it was the right way to send a message to the US.
‘Amid tense political climate? Your dear leader wants to annex Canada… You really think Canadians will travel to the US? Oh and a little warning… Were not ever going back,’ one person said.
‘Always my favorite airline @flairairlines just became even more of a fave. I like many Canadians will reward you. I promise to fly with you whenever I can for the foreseeable future,’ said another.
‘Flair Airlines cancels Canadian flights to Nashville, once a major destination for Canadian musicians. TN politicians naively believe marketing can overcome the “loud” noise. No tourism marketing can overcome WH felon on FOX saying “Nasty” Canada should be 51st State,’ said a third person.
Amid a burgeoning trade war between Canada and the United States, the nation to the north has begun to take some patriotic measures to keep their spirits alive.
Canada responded to Trump’s new tariffs by announcing $21 billion in new tariffs targeting imports of U.S. computers and sports gear.
A wave of anti-American sentiment has swept across Canada thanks to President Trump’s repeated suggestions to annex the nation as the ’51st state’.
Canada responded to Trump’s new tariffs by announcing $21 billion in new tariffs targeting imports of U.S. computers and sports gear
Not only that, but Trump has begun to impose a wave of tariffs that would negatively impact the Canadian economy.
In recent days, the American national anthem has been booed at sporting events in Canada – especially at NBA and NHL games.
But the city of Mississauga, Ontario – a neighbor of Toronto – has taken things a step further by declaring the removal of American flags from all the city’s sporting venues.
Canadians are also calling for authorities in The Land of the Maple Leaf to hit Americans where it hurts most – and ban Pornhub.
The X-rated pornography site, which is Canadian-owned, gathers nearly 40 percent of its traffic from the United States, according to their last yearly review.
One Canadian rage room has provided customers with a unique way of blowing off steam amid the intense political climate between the country and the US.
The Rage Room Halifax has offered customers a chance to literally take violent blows at President Donald Trump as part of the company’s ‘Smash The Tariffs Special Event.’
As part of the promotion, the business – geared toward individuals who want to get out their anger by destroying objects – is allowing customers to smash a free portrait of Trump with every booking, according to the website.
The homepage on the site displays a black and neon portrait of the commander-in-chief, and promises patrons ‘a smashing good time.’
‘Until the tariffs come off, we understand you might have a little extra rage that you want to let out! So, we’re proud to announce our Smash the Tariffs event!,’ it read, referring to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the US.
If smashing an image of the president wasn’t enough, customers can also purchase framed images of Vice President JD Vance and First Buddy Elon Musk for an extra $5. Those purchases will be donated to local food banks.
