As a result of the efforts and tourism promotion initiatives spearheaded by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, the inaugural Calgary-Cozumel flight, operated by WestJet, arrived at Cozumel International Airport on December 20th, strengthening Quintana Roo’s international air connectivity and the flow of Canadian tourism to the Mexican Caribbean.
Governor Mara Lezama expressed her satisfaction with the opening of this new air connection and emphasized that each international route represents more visitors, more jobs, and greater well-being, fostering shared prosperity for the residents of Cozumel and the entire state.
Quintana Roo breaks the historical record for air connectivity with 766 flights in a single day.
This new flight reaffirms the confidence of international airlines in Quintana Roo and consolidates the island as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Caribbean, thanks to its air connectivity and its offerings of sun, beaches, and nature tourism.
In accordance with official protocols, state and municipal authorities, airport executives, and special guests welcomed the first international arrival at an event led by the mayor of Cozumel, José Luis Chacón Méndez, who emphasized the importance of this route for the island’s economic, tourism, and employment growth.
The arrival of the flight was celebrated as another step in strengthening airport infrastructure and promoting Cozumel in strategic international markets.
Local and state authorities welcomed the tourists arriving in Cozumel.
WestJet strengthens its presence in the Mexican Caribbean.
Starting December 20, WestJet will connect Cozumel directly with Calgary, Canada, with a weekly flight operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a capacity for 174 passengers: 12 in Premium cabin and 162 in economy class. The route is primarily focused on the Canadian tourism market, one of the most important for the Mexican Caribbean.
WestJet currently operates flights to Cozumel from Toronto and Calgary as part of its expansion strategy to sun and beach destinations through seasonal routes.
With this new air connection, Cozumel and Quintana Roo continue to strengthen their tourism leadership, increasing the arrival of international visitors and generating greater economic benefits for Quintana Roo families.
Quintana Roo Achieves Record in Air Operations in a Single Day
Quintana Roo achieved a historic record in air connectivity by registering 766 operations in a single day at its four international airports: Cancún, Tulum, Cozumel, and Chetumal, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa reported. This unprecedented figure confirms the strength of the tourist destination and the growing demand for flights from national and international visitors.
“Today, Quintana Roo is breaking a historic record in air connectivity. More than 766 operations in a single day, at the state’s four airports, an unprecedented figure,” the governor emphasized.
The governor emphasized that this achievement reflects the confidence of the airlines, as well as the preference of millions of tourists who choose the Mexican Caribbean as Mexico’s leading tourist destination and one of the most important worldwide. She also stated that the high demand for air travel is a result of the successful diversification of tourism across Quintana Roo’s 12 destinations.
Source: quintanaroo.heraldodemexico
