Air Canada still carrying U.S. alcohol as Ottawa pushes ‘Buy Canadian’
Toronto-based Porter Airlines, meanwhile, says it has exclusively embraced Canadian beer, wine and cocktail products onboard its flights.
Air Canada maintains its practice of carrying and serving American alcohol for its in-flight catering services, despite recent boycotts and a government push for companies and consumers to choose Canadian products. This stance has come under scrutiny as the trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalated, leading to Ottawa announcing new counter-tariffs in retaliation for the U.S.'s 50% duties after trade talks failed earlier this week.
Air Canada claims to feature at least one Canadian wine on every international flight and has shifted toward Canadian spirits and producers. However, Porter Airlines has stated it does not currently serve any U.S. alcohol products on its flights, emphasizing its partnership with high-quality Canadian brands. WestJet also carries Canadian and international spirits but does not explicitly state if it has discontinued U.S. brands.
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