Multiple carriers now offering more convenient travel options to Mexico's capital from major North American cities.
MEXICO CITY – Mexico City is an easily accessible city with more than 100 daily flights from North American locations, transporting travelers to the premier tourism destination featuring world-class art, culture, cuisine and much more. And now, those that reside in the greater metro areas of Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Montreal and Orlando will find it’s easier than ever to travel to Mexico’s vibrant capital. Multiple carriers are launching new routes and services out of these key North American hubs, offering nonstop flight options to Mexico City and providing more seamless connections for those departing from each of the cities’ surrounding locations.
Following is a list of the airlines with recent launches, or plans to commence new routes and services to Mexico City this year:
Recently Launched Routes
Aeromexico: BOS – MEX
Aeromexico launched service on its new route between Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on June 1st, 2015, serviced by a 124-seat Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The carrier is operating daily flights six days a week, which marks their 80th daily flight between the U.S. and Mexico City. Prior to this route launch, Boston was the largest U.S.-Mexico City air travel market without nonstop service.
Air Canada: YUL – MEX
Air Canada launched new nonstop flights between Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on June 5, 2015. The new flights are operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will expand upon the carrier’s current services to the Mexican capital from Toronto-Pearson and Vancouver. The weekly flights are operated by a 120-seat Airbus A319.
Interjet: IAH – MEX
Mexican low cost airline, Interjet, launched nonstop service to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on May 14, 2015. Two daily flights are currently serviced by a 93-seat Superjet 100 aircraft.
Upcoming Route Launches
Southwest: HOU – MEX
Further expanding flight options for Houstonians, Southwest plans to begin daily nonstop service to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on October 15, 2015
JetBlue: FLL – MEX; MCO – MEX
JetBlue recently announced plans to begin airlift service to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) from two of its Florida bases. The carrier is launching daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) on October 1, 2015, offering one daily round-trip flight on each route using 150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. JetBlue will also offer connecting service to and from Mexico City via both Florida cities.
American Airlines: LAX – MEX
American Airlines plans to launch two daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport in September. The carrier will be taking over service from its codeshare partner Alaska Airlines, who previously operated one daily flight on this route.
Photo caption: Mexico City.
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