Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) in Santa Lucía has recently announced the addition of seven new routes to its airport, further expanding its connectivity. Six of the new routes are domestic, including destinations such as Chetumal, Culiacán, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and Villahermosa. Additionally, there is one new international route to Bogotá, Colombia.
All of the flights on these routes will be operated by Viva Aerobus, solidifying the airline’s position as a strong player in the Mexican aviation industry. The daily flight from AIFA to Bogotá is a result of a partnership between Avianca and Viva Aerobus, offering travelers seamless connections between Mexico and Colombia.
The interline agreement between Avianca and Viva Aerobus enables customers to easily connect between Mexico City, Cancun, and multiple cities in Mexico through Viva Aerobus’s operations. Similarly, passengers flying with Viva Aerobus can connect to various destinations in Colombia upon arriving in Bogotá, leveraging Avianca’s extensive network.
The updated list of international destinations operating from AIFA includes flights to Houston (United States) by Aeroméxico, Mcallen (United States) by Aeroméxico, Havana (Cuba) by Viva Aerobus and Magnicharters, Panamá (Panama) by Copa Airlines, Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) by Arajet, Bogotá (Colombia) by Viva Aerobus, and Caracas (Venezuela) by Conviasa.
Manuel Ambriz, Chief Commercial Officer of Avianca, highlighted the benefits of this interline agreement, stating that it allows customers to purchase a single ticket through all direct sales channels and travel agencies, with guaranteed connections between Avianca and Viva Aerobus flights, offering a seamless travel experience with single check-in and labeled luggage to the final destination.
The enhancements in connectivity and network expansion at AIFA are sure to benefit travelers looking for convenient travel options between Mexico and various international destinations.