Why did Southwest Airlines stop flying to Mexico City?

Southwest began flying to Mexico City from Hobby Airport in 2015 when it opened its international concourse. The switch is primarily because leisure destinations are performing better for the airline, chairman and CEO Gary Kelly said during the call.



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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.

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Covid-19 Safety in Mexico Visitors to Mexico no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination when they travel to Mexico (Source). COVID-19 restrictions have loosened in Mexico. Still, many people in certain parts of Mexico, especially Mexico City, still choose to wear masks.

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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.

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In December of 2020, the low-cost carrier Interjet ceased operations. Aeromar's announcement left Mexico with only three main domestic carriers: Aeromexico and the low-cost airlines Volaris and Viva Aerobus.

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Mexico is a safe destination if visitors use common sense and educate themselves about the particular region of the country they are visiting. Due to crime, several regions of Mexico are subject to elevated travel advisories.

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Demand is contributing to higher prices as travel continues to surge post-pandemic, Berg said. Sustained strong demand in 2023 continues to put additional pressure on prices, especially to and within regions where travel has only recently reopened like parts of Asia.

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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.

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Instead, as travel slowed in 2020, and then as Southwest added new cities in 2021, the airline dropped routes, or point-to-point service. In some cases, it might restore a nonstop flight only to cut it later and shift resources to more in-demand routes.

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The city in Mexico considered the safest with the lowest crime rate is Merida, located in Yucatan. It's also one of the most affordable cities in Mexico, making it a popular destination for retirees and expats. Merida's low crime rate makes it an excellent choice for visiting or living.

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U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.

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