✈️ Why this works:

“Booking Collapse” grabs attention with economic gravity

“Drop 20%” gives a clear, alarming statistic

“Flocking to Paris, Cancun…” sparks curiosity—where did the traffic go?

“…Political Tensions Are Rewriting Travel Habits” hints at a deeper, timely story

Following that, the introductory lead:

When WestJet’s CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech revealed bookings to the U.S. are down a staggering 15–20%, it wasn’t just weekend getaways being skipped—it was a seismic shift in Canadians’ travel preferences. Instead, Parliament Hill’s stance on trade, sudden tariff threats, and rumbling political tensions have sent passengers jetting toward Paris cobblestones, Cancun’s turquoise waves, and Europe’s summer splendor. In response, WestJet has aggressively redirected capacity—adding 27% more transatlantic seats this summer alone, debuting new Halifax‑Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, and St John’s‑Dublin routes—all flown on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. But what does this mean for the U.S. travel industry, and can these new pathways truly fill the gap?

(Then transition into the full article, complete with stats, route breakdowns, and quotes.)

✅ Suggested structure for your article:

Eye‑opening stat: 15–20% drop in U.S. bookings

Explaining the “why”: political and trade tensions

WestJet’s response: +27% transatlantic capacity, new routes

Codeshare expansions: Air France, KLM, SAS partnerships

Surging sun‑destination bookings: Cancun, Caribbean, Mexico

Wider implications: how U.S. airlines might be affected; traveler sentiment

Expert insights: include quotes from CEO and analysts

Conclusion: future of travel patterns, potential rebound