Wanna get away? Southwest launches to start with international flight between Mexico, Phoenix

PHOENIX — Editor’s Take note: The previously mentioned video is from a September report about no matter if it is protected to vacation all through the pandemic. 

As vacation programs continue being up in the air because of to the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airways has expanded its company internationally. 

The airline is now featuring flights to Mexico from Phoenix, the airline’s to start with flight services outdoors the U.S. 

The nonstop, inaugural services will go from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. 

“Southwest Airlines is an vital neighborhood spouse,” Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams stated in a assertion.

“We are enthusiastic that they are fully commited to Phoenix and have released their first intercontinental assistance from Sky Harbor. These flights will not only supply extra options for vacationers, but they will carry on to improve our community economic climate.” 

The nonstop service is readily available day-to-day to both locations. 

The Phoenix-Cabo flight departs at 10:50 a.m., and comes at 2 p.m. The flight then leaves Cabo at 3 p.m., arriving in Phoenix at 4:05 p.m.  

The Phoenix-Puerto Vallarta flight departs at 11 a.m., and comes at 3:45 p.m. It departs Puerto Vallarta at 4:40 p.m. and comes in Phoenix at 5:15 p.m. 

Each flights run 12 months-spherical, according to a assertion from the Metropolis of Phoenix’s aviation department. 

The city said the pandemic briefly halted worldwide flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor. Nonetheless, airlines are starting off to convey again flights and including new flights. 

“Intercontinental flights include much more than $3 billion to the regional overall economy each yr according to the Airport’s most new economic affect review,” the statement stated.  

For additional data on nonstop places from Phoenix Sky Harbor Global Airport, stop by https://www.skyharbor.com/flyphx.