When did Southwest stop flying to Mexico City?
When did Southwest stop flying to Mexico City? Dallas-based Southwest says it will cease operations at Benito Juárez Mexico City International Airport on March 30. The carrier, in a statement Thursday , said the resources will be allocated to better opportunities in the existing route network.
Why does Southwest only fly 737?
Southwest flies only Boeing instead of Airbus because when it was founded, to keep costs down, they decided to have not only one brand, but one model of airplane — the 737.
What is the oldest plane Southwest flies?
Southwest's 737-700s are by far its oldest aircraft, clocking in at an average age of 17.4 years.
Why is it so hard to fly to Mexico City?
It's not difficult to fly to Mexico City from most places but the return is more challenging becuase the altitude and temperature affect the performance of the engines and the wing. It's the same, or more extreme in Bogota.
Is it safe to fly to Mexico City now?
“It is relatively safe for travelers to head to tourist destinations and major urban centers such as Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey,” Lopez-Aranda told CNN Travel. The state of Quintana Roo, where Cancún is located, carries an exercise increased caution travel advisory.
Why doesn t Southwest fly to Mexico City anymore?
Southwest has always looked at international as an extension of the US market, and that was the first problem for Mexico City's survival in the network. Since Mexico City is not a big leisure destination for people in the US, it's a market that needs to rely both on business travel and travelers originating in Mexico.
Why not to travel to Mexico 2023?
Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities.
Is Mexico City getting a new airport?
The airport has been open since March 2022. Photo: Guillermo Quiroz Martínez via @gquimar. Mexico City's new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) carried 299,051 passengers in the first six months of its history, according to data released by the Mexican civil aviation authorities.