What Happened
Flair Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, Mexico, starting Wednesday, following a temporary suspension due to widespread violence in the region. This decision comes as other Canadian airlines, including Air Canada, WestJet, and Air Transat, have also resumed services after halting operations over the weekend.
Why It Matters
The violence erupted after the death of a notorious cartel leader, 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 refrained from advising Canadians to cancel their travel plans to Mexico. She emphasized the importance of following local officials’ guidance, including shelter-in-place orders.
What’s Next
Travelers are urged to limit their movements and only head to the airport if they have confirmed flights and it is safe to do so. Global Affairs Canada continues to monitor the situation, advising Canadians in Mexico to register with their office. As the situation stabilizes, the expectation is for normalcy to return in the coming days, according to Mexican officials.
