Tag: Merida International Airport
Mérida asks for larger planes to handle end-of-year crowds
While preparing to announce new flights, the Manuel Crescencio Rejón Airport has invited airlines to send larger planes to its runways.
Meridiano site will place 4 hotels, shopping, cinemas and car rental...
The mixed-use development at the airport's entrance will be called Meridiano, and its coming into focus very quickly.
Mérida airport seeks links to Los Angeles, Orlando
The Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport is pursuing new destinations including Los Angeles and Orlando.
Parcels of turtles, iguanas seized at Mérida airport
Parcels containing three green iguanas and seven turtles were found and seized at the Mérida International Airport.
Airlines not keeping up with Mérida’s growth, tourism official complains
Too few seats for too many passengers. That's a "good problem," but still something for airlines to address, said the state tourism secretary.
Landing gear problems force emergency landing at Mérida airport
VivaAerobús flight 2307 on Wednesday was forced to return to the Mérida airport 46 minutes after taking off. No injuries were reported.
Complaints start to build against airlines for overbooked flights
So far this year, nine active cases have been opened against airlines operating at the Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport.
Airport under surveillance for holiday delays, consumer-rights violations
Profeco will reinforce surveillance in the Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport as Holy Week approaches.
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.
Shopping complex at airport seems to expand before it even begins
Redevelopment surrounding the Mérida International Airport will include more than a shopping center.
Cuban-born artist shows his affection for Yucatecan culture
A Cuban-born artist, after living in Yucatán for almost two decades, demonstrates his appreciation for the Mayan culture in the exhibition "Caminos del Mayab."
A bolder welcome at Mérida’s airport arch
The "Bienvenidos" arch seems a little more hearty in its welcome these days.
New flights to Monterrey begin March 1; Vegas flights confirmed
Aeroméxico announced that its new Monterrey-Mérida route will begin operations on March 1, with four weekly flights.
Mérida airport poised for direct flights to Las Vegas, says official
A Mexican airline has laid the foundation to begin direct flights to Las Vegas, announced the state tourism secretariat.
Airport’s fading ‘Bienvenidos’ arch to be restored
The arch that is the city's first impression on many travelers is getting a much-needed restoration.
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.
2 millionth passenger will get governor’s greeting at airport
The international airport here prepared to welcome its 2 millionth passenger this morning, with Gov. Rolando Zapata Bello in charge of receiving the illustrious visitor.
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.
Supermarket, City Express hotel confirmed at Mérida airport entrance
More details are emerging about the hotel-shopping complex planned for Mérida's airport entrance.
Protestors say airport took their land illegally
Dozens of communal landowners protested at Mérida's international airport, demanding payment for 204 hectares that they say was seized illegally for a long-ago expansion.
