Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. December 14, 2023. – The Puerto Vallarta International Airport continues to grow in international connections, through a new route to Las Vegas operated by Alaska Airlines.

The Airport Director, Cryshtian Amador Lizardi, celebrated the opening of this connection: “This route is of great relevance to our region, as it allows us to create a bridge with this important American tourist destination and represents an additional incentive in the growth of our passenger traffic, which has increased by 10% so far this year compared to the same period in 2022.”

The inaugural event was attended by Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, Secretary of Tourism of the State of Nayarit, Luis Villaseñor Nolasco, Director of the Public Trust for the Promotion and Tourism Advertising of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta, Cryshtian Amador Lizardi, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Airport, and Miguel Arreola, Station Manager of Alaska Airlines.

“We are more than excited about this new direct flight that connects Las Vegas with the Airport that also serves the Riviera Nayarit area and the state of Nayarit in general,” said Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, Secretary of Tourism of the state of Nayarit. “Nayarit is Mexico’s luxury destination, as well as a privileged place to enjoy a good vacation or to hold meetings and events. So we invite the locals and visitors of this great city to visit our wonderful coasts and, in true Las Vegas style, go from gaming to enjoying our beaches, our outdoor adventures, our exquisite cuisine, and the mystique of our Magical Towns. We know that our tourist offer will be an option you cannot miss.”

The new route will be operated with an Embraer E175 aircraft with a capacity of 76 passengers and will have a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes. In addition, it will have 4 frequencies per week; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with an average capacity of 1,216 monthly seats.

“With this route, we reaffirm our commitment to offer exceptional travel experiences, taking advantage of the accessibility that this flight provides to North American travelers who want to explore our beaches, culture, and hospitality. We are confident that this connection will contribute significantly to the arrival of passengers and strengthen the ties between Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta,” said Luis Villaseñor Nolasco, Director of the Public Trust for the Promotion and Tourism Advertising of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta.

“We are pleased to welcome this new destination, a sign of the growth and good collaboration between the Puerto Vallarta International Airport and Alaska Airlines, which recently celebrated 35 years of flying to Mexico. Alaska Airlines currently operates 7 different direct routes to the United States: Seattle, San Diego, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, and our new route which is Las Vegas,” declared Miguel Arreola, Station Manager of Alaska Airlines.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), through the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, works to provide a positive experience for its passengers by offering a greater range of connections to international destinations, as well as ensuring the quality of various processes, services, and facilities.

You can find more information on our official social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn: @AeropuertosGAP

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) is a Mexican company operating in the airport sector. GAP operates 12 international airports in Mexico and 2 in Jamaica, serving over 350 destinations through 37 airlines. Its stocks are listed on the stock exchanges of Mexico and New York.

In 2022, GAP served 56.7 million passengers, the highest number in its history. The airports it manages are located in:

• Guadalajara and Tijuana, serving major metropolitan areas.
• Mexicali, Hermosillo, Los Mochis, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, and Morelia, serving developing medium-sized cities.
• La Paz, Los Cabos, Manzanillo, and Puerto Vallarta, connecting to important tourist destinations in Mexico.
• Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica, expanding the tourism and business reach in the Caribbean.

The airports managed by GAP in Mexico are owned by the Mexican government and were granted a 50-year concession starting in 1998 as part of a national initiative to privatize and improve the quality and safety of airport services in the country.

In Jamaica, the Montego Bay airport is government-owned, and the concession for its operation is for a 30-year period ending in April 2033. The Kingston airport was granted a 25-year concession, and GAP took control of its operation and management in October 2019.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico believes in the value of each individual and aims to unlock their potential through education. A better-educated Mexican population will enhance their quality of life and contribute to the country’s development. In line with its business model and through its Foundation, GAP is committed to being a catalyst for change. They work on two strategic pillars: community engagement through GAP Schools and training the airport community through Community Training Centers.

Alejandra Soto Ayech

Directora de Relaciones Institucionales y Responsabilidad Social Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx