Tag: Flights
Mérida spared cutbacks as United reassesses its Mexico flights
While maintaining its daily flights between Houston and Mérida, United Airlines will discontinue service to three other Mexican destinations.
TAR Airlines readies new flights between Mérida and Querétaro
After just four years of operations, Querétaro-based TAR Airlines is opening three new routes, including one that connects travelers to Mérida.
Delta, Aeroméxico celebrate 1st year of deal that makes Mérida-Atlanta flights...
One year ago, Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeroméxico launched the first trans-border airline alliance with antitrust immunity between Mexico and the United States.
VivaAerobús selling cheap flights from Mérida to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
VivaAerobús has started selling seats for its new Mérida-Tuxtla Gutiérrez route, with one-way tickets starting at 898 pesos, or just under 50 bucks.
Power restored at Atlanta; Mérida flights still on the board
Flights to and from Atlanta remain on Aeroméxico's boards this morning as the world's busiest airport recovers from an 11-hour power outage.
Delayed or canceled flights trigger 68 complaints in 1 month
Triple the complaints came from travelers whose flights at the Mérida airport were either delayed or canceled in the last 30 days.
1st passengers on Atlanta flight get a grand greeting
Yucatán state officials take pleasure in welcoming Aeroméxico's inaugural flight from Atlanta, the largest airport in the world.
Pilot strike in Mexico City disrupts schedules in Mérida
A group of Aeromexico pilots went on strike early Tuesday, affecting more than 3,500 passengers, including hundreds in Mérida.
Aeroméxico’s flights to Miami may end, but Atlanta route still planned
After 30 years, Aeroméxico is considering dropping its flights to Miami, tourism secretary Saul Ancona Salazar confirmed.
Larger planes needed for Hanal Pixan tourist influx
Flights for the upcoming weekends from Mexico City to the Yucatecan capital are packed.
Time is right for Atlanta-Mérida flights, says Aeromexico exec
Mérida's steady growth has convinced Aeromexico to bring back flights to Atlanta, a Delta hub.
Belize airline drops trips here after taxes slow demand
Tropic Air suspended flights to Mérida and other cities after a tax hike made the trips substantially more expensive.
Record numbers land at Mérida airport; another expansion due
Foot traffic is up 15 percent at the Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport in Mérida.
Interjet kicks off new Toronto-Mexico flights
The so-called "JetBlue of Mexico" celebrated Friday morning as it launched its new nonstop service to Mexico City and Cancun.
Enhanced airport screening for U.S.-bound travelers
Stepped-up security measures from the U.S. Homeland Security Department affect travelers coming in to the States from 280 international airports, including Mexico's and Canada's.
MAYAir moves base from Cancun to Mérida
The regional airline MAYAir will move its base of operations from Cancun to Mérida in 30 days, said the president of the its board of directors.
Defiant Volaris still charging luggage fees, to appeal fine
Volaris said it will keep charging for the first checked suitcase on its flights from Mexico to the United States and Canada, despite the fine imposed on Tuesday by Profeco for doing just that.
New Mayan World routes to bring 4,000 passengers monthly
An airline deal will go a long way to remind travelers that Mexico represents more than beach vacations.
Plane returns to Mérida airport after possibly striking bird
An Interjet A320 airplane that left the airport this morning had to turn around after one of its engines presumably struck a bird.
Flights from Atlanta to Mérida start Dec. 1, pending approvals
Delta and its new joint venture partner Aeroméxico plans to launch new routes from Atlanta to Mérida starting Dec. 1, subject to government approvals.
After delay, American Airlines announces Miami-Mérida flights
After a six-month delay, American Airlines' Miami-Mérida flight is said to be a reality, due Friday, June 2.
Mexico sues 3 airlines for luggage fees; Volaris fights back
Profeco, Mexico's Federal Consumer Attorney's Office, is suing Aeroméxico, Volaris and Interjet for charging passengers for their first checked suitcase on fights to the U.S. and Canada.
Tough airline sanctions approved by lawmakers
Airlines are punished for making passengers suffer, under a bill that has passed the lower house of Congress.
New terminal, hotel coming to Cancun airport
A fourth Cancun airport terminal is on track to be completed this year, and a hotel within the airport will likely be completed in 2018.