I just happened to run across a statistic that made my jaw drop. I poked around a bit and it was everywhere. Google is filled with “news” stories going back a week, the New York Times originally ran with it until revising their story, and it showed up on Mentour Pilot, one of my favorite YouTube shows and generally completely reliable.
The stat? Airline bookings from Canada to the US have dropped 70% or more since Trump started insulting Canada.
It is, of course, complete bunk.
The story originates with OAG, which tracks data related to travel. And, according to Canadian airlines, it bears no relationship with reality.
I was briefly taken in, or should I say I didn’t immediately assume it was bunk because it so nicely fits with the “Trump is ruining our relations with our friends” narrative. Certainly Trump has annoyed Canadians and just about every…
