Tag: Mexico
Delta to fly Minneapolis-Mexico City direct from June 8
Minneapolis (TAN): Delta, in partnership with Aeromexico, will offer a new nonstop service between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and Mexico City, from June this year, subject to government approval.
Steve Sear, President – International and EVP – Global Sales, Delta, said according to the feedback they got from the passengers of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mexico City Mexico City happens to be the most requested destination, and that the new service will give them that.
“At the same time, it allows for more choice and options for customers in many US and Canadian cities through one convenient, easy connection as well as easy connections to dozens of destinations in Mexico thanks to our partnership with Aeromexico,” he added.
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Etihad Airways to introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Barcelona
December 22 (TravelAndy): Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective from Feb 22, 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route.
The deployment of the larger 787 Dreamliner to Barcelona has been timed to coincide with the Mobile World Conference taking place in the city from 25-28 February, during which Etihad Airways will provide daily flights. The airline will increase frequency to a permanent daily operation from 31 March.
The service will feature Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with 299 seats – 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats – a capacity increase of six seats in Business and 31 in Economy in each direction, and an increase in belly-hold cargo capacity of four tonnes.
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Finnair to fly Helsinki-Puerto Vallarta from Oct 29
January 20 (TravelAndy): Finland’s flagship carrier Finnair is going to launch a direct flight route between its capital Helsinki and Puerto Vallarta, the beach city in Mexico, from October 29, 2017.
The once-a-week flight will operate every Sunday on this route, said the airline.
This is the first non-charter flight to operate between these two countries. Continue reading Finnair to fly Helsinki-Puerto Vallarta from Oct 29
Mexico hot air balloon fest postponed
March 16 (TravelAndy): The hot air balloon festival scheduled to take place in Mexico’s coastal town Puerto Vallarta, from March 18-20, has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Participants can claim refund for their tickets or they can exchange their ticket for the revised schedule. The rescheduled dates will be announced shortly.
Puerto Vallarta, a coastal resort town, lining the Bay of Banderas in Mexico, is a popular tourist destination. It offers adventure sports like snorkelling, scuba diving apart from hot air balloon rides. Continue reading Mexico hot air balloon fest postponed