SEATTLE - Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between
San Diego and
Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport.
San Diego is the third West Coast city to see nonstop service to
Mexico’s largest metropolitan city with
Los Angeles and
San Francisco added in
August 2017. With more than 100 flights a week to
Mexico from
California, Alaska Airlines offers
California flyers more flight options to
Mexico than any other U.S. carrier.
“
Alaska continues the most significant network expansion in the company’s 85-year history, with the addition of nonstop service between
Mexico City and
San Diego,” said
John Kirby,
Alaska’s vice president of capacity planning. “
Mexico City is a leading global cultural and financial center, and we’re pleased to offer our guests another convenient, cost-effective option to get there from
Southern California.”
“This is great news for our city,” said
San Diego Mayor
Kevin Faulconer. “By providing nonstop service from
San Diego to
Mexico City, we are creating more opportunities to promote our shared interests, attract foreign investment and increase tourism. This new direct flight is another exciting step forward that will strengthen ties with our neighbors in
Mexico.”
The year-round, nonstop service marks the ninth destination
Alaska serves to
Mexico. Other destinations with service from
California include
Cancun,
Ixtapa/Zihuantanejo,
Loreto,
Los Cabos,
Manzanillo, Mazatlán,
Puerto Vallarta and
Guadalajara.
Alaska began flying to
Mexico in 1988.
“We are excited to have this important connection between
San Diego and
Mexico City, and we are grateful to Alaska Airlines for being such a terrific air service partner, ” said
Kim Becker, president/CEO of
San Diego International Airport. “With this flight, SAN is proud to offer nonstop service to 10 international markets.”
Flight Schedule:
Start Date
|
City Pair
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Departure
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Arrival
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Aircraft
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Frequency
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Nov 6
|
San Diego-Mexico City
|
7:05 a.m.
|
12:50 p.m.
|
E-175
|
Daily
|
Mexico City-San Diego
|
7:25 p.m.
|
9:37 p.m.
|
E-175
|
Daily
|
The
Mexico City flights will utilize Embraer 175 aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines. Onboard, guests will enjoy
Alaska’s award-winning service, along with features to help make the most of their flight. Alaska Beyond Entertainment offers over 200 free movies and TV shows direct to customers’ own devices. Other onboard amenities include a selection of food and beverage inspired by local chefs, custom leather seats with adjustable headrests and power outlets in the first class cabin.
“I congratulate Alaska Airlines for providing a new opportunity for business and leisure travelers to experience the many culinary, artistic and historical landmarks in
Mexico City and throughout our country. San Diegans and Mexican nationals, as part of the vibrant
Cali-
Baja region, will enjoy this convenient connection,” said
Marcela Celorio, consul general of
Mexico in
San Diego.