Mexican carrier launches nonstop flights to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and Merida, Yucatan.
ORLANDO, Florida. – Ultra-low-cost Mexican carrier Viva Aerobus announced its arrival to Orlando (MCO) by launching two nonstop routes to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and Merida, Yucatan. Starting on May 9, 2024, year-round service to Monterrey will operate three days per week; and flights to Merida will begin on July 01, 2024; also, three times weekly. The airline is a new entrant at MCO and these routes build on Viva’s expansion into the US. Tickets are already available.
“It is so exciting to welcome Viva Aerobus to begin service from Orlando to new destinations in beautiful Mexico,” said Kevin J. Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which operates Orlando International Airport. “The decision to grow their business is a win for international travelers and offers an opportunity to promote tourism here and abroad.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently reinstated Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level and now Mexico airlines may operate under a Category 1 safety rating.
“We are excited to start flying to new cities in the US as part of our major expansion strategy in this country, encouraging passengers to take advantage of our increased connectivity, low fares and modern fleet”, said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus. “This new route not only connects two individual cities but provides O-Town passengers with a wide range of connecting flights that link Monterrey and Merida to over 30 key destinations to discover Mexico. It also represents more opportunities for Mexican travelers to enjoy The City Beautiful, serving leisure, VFR, and business markets; thus, boosting local tourism and economy”, he added.
Founded in 2006, Viva Aerobus will land in Orlando International Airport MCO with options for passengers that go beyond low fares. The carrier gives passengers the possibility to customize travel to their needs and budget; the opportunity to fly in the youngest fleet in Mexico and 4th in all North America, made up of 78 Airbus aircraft; and offers its loyalty and reward program, Doters, which makes flying easier and with more benefits.
Nonstop flights between Orlando and Monterrey are scheduled to take off from Monterrey at 8:35am on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays with return flights from Orlando at 2:50pm. Flights between Orlando and Merida are scheduled to take off from Merida at 12:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays with return flights from Orlando at 5:10pm landing in this Mexican City at 5:25 p.m. on the same days.
Both routes will be serviced by the airline’s family of Airbus A320 aircraft, which boasts the largest single-aisle cabin in the skies, giving passengers more space, wider seats, and larger overhead compartments.
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