Mexicana de Aviación Adds 18 Monthly Flights to Tulum Airport: What It Means for Residents

Tulum airport flight cuts took Aeroméxico out on September 30 and Volaris in January, leaving only Mexicana de Aviación as the carrier adding flights this year. The only two routes flown by Mexicana de Aviación are holding or growing, with an increase from January to August. The airport in its third year normally adds routes as carriers test the market, and the figures so far suggest this one is doing the reverse. The growth exists on the domestic board and belongs to the airline the federal government runs. Aeroméxico flew its last Tulum service on September 30, and Volaris stops on January 7, the sharpest of this year's Tulum airport flight cuts.

Both Aeroméxico and Volaris exit the market, leaving a state-owned airline as the only carrier adding flights. Aeroméxico and Volaris, the two carriers that have operated services to Tulum, are leaving, with Aeroméxico stopping its service in September and Volaris in January. Mexicana de Aviación, the only carrier adding flights to Tulum airport this year, is holding or growing its two routes. The only other domestic line in the AFAC table lost ground or stood still, with Guadalajara to Tulum and Monterrey to Tulum both seeing a reduction in flights. The two routes flown by Mexicana de Aviación are holding or growing, with its connection to Felipe Ángeles seeing a significant increase in flights. Meanwhile, the international flights have seen a more significant drop, with routes to Houston, Miami, and Atlanta all reducing significantly.

These changes in the number of flights to Tulum airport have implications for residents and visitors. The lack of competition from Aeroméxico and Volaris means that residents and visitors will have fewer options when it comes to booking flights. The growth in flights from Mexicana de Aviación means that residents and visitors will have more options, but the prices and frequency of the flights will need to be considered. The state-owned airline's presence in the market means that residents and visitors may need to be aware of its financial situation and subsidies, as they may affect the airline's decision to continue operating in Tulum.