Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last day
The tourism woes of the once-thriving coast-and-culture destination have both contributed to and will suffer from Aeroméxico's decision, which will further the emptying of Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport. The post Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last day appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Aeroméxico, Mexico’s leading international airline, has announced its intention to cease flight operations to Tulum on September 30th, 2023. The decision comes after lower-than-anticipated demand for services in the region. In December 2023, Tulum inaugurated its Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, which was initially managed by the military with the goal of reducing the reliance on Cancún’s airport.
However, the airport has been severely impacted by the influx of sargassum seaweed, which has severely damaged the tourism industry. Despite reaching the 1 million passenger mark, domestic and international, Tulum has been struggling with reduced visitor numbers, higher costs, and a slowing real estate market. The suspension is attributed to market conditions and a strategy to optimize the airline’s route network.
The airport is expected to resume seasonal flights to Canada and the United States during the 2026-2027 winter season, but limited operations from the U.S. are expected in the near future.
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