What Happened
Flair Airlines announced it will resume flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, Mexico, starting Wednesday, following a temporary suspension due to widespread violence in the region. This decision comes after other Canadian airlines, including Air Canada, WestJet, and Air Transat, also resumed services to Puerto Vallarta after halting flights over the weekend.
Why It Matters
The violence erupted in Jalisco State after the death of notorious cartel leader “El Mencho,” resulting in at least 73 fatalities, including members of the National Guard and cartel operatives. Despite the resumption of flights, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has not advised Canadians to reconsider their travel plans, urging them instead to follow local officials’ guidance, including shelter-in-place orders. Global Affairs Canada continues to warn travelers to limit their movements and only head to the airport if they have confirmed flights.
What’s Next
As conditions in Mexico stabilize, Flair Airlines plans to operate recovery flights to bring impacted customers home. The situation is being closely monitored, with expectations from Mexican officials that normalcy will return in the coming days. Canadians in Mexico are encouraged to register with Global Affairs Canada for updates and assistance.
