DENVER — Colorado has a new flight to Mexico.
Viva Aerobus began new nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Mexico’s Monterrey International Airport on Thursday.
Viva Aerobus is the 23rd airline to operate at Denver International Airport (DIA).
Flights are scheduled to operate twice weekly throughout the year and more frequently during periods of peak demand. Founded in 2006, the airline is a Mexico-based ultra low-cost carrier that operates its primary hub in Monterrey.
“The arrival of Viva Aerobus in Denver is a great way to start the year,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said. “We look forward to exploring business opportunities in our mutual key industries—including aerospace and tourism—and we welcome Monterrey entrepreneurs to explore our programs for global startups.”
“This non-stop service between MTY and [DIA] will foster tourism, trade and connect Hispanic communities between these two regions,” Viva Aerobus CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua said. “Every year thousands of MTY travelers visit Denver and the Colorado Rockies during winter and summer. Now they will be able to get there faster and cheaper. For Americans and Hispanics in Colorado, this new route not only connects them with the vibrant and leading economy of Monterrey, but also to an important hub to connect with almost every city in Mexico with Viva.”
Denver's airport now offers nonstop access to 29 destinations in 16 countries. This includes eight destinations in Mexico, the most destinations served in any one country.
“We are very proud that Viva Aerobus connects now [DIA] with Mexico. For the Mexican community in Colorado, the start of this route represents a new opportunity to travel to Mexico at low cost, through Monterrey, one of Mexico’s most important economic and industrial hubs, from where people can easily transfer to other destinations in our country,” said the Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Pável Meléndez Cruz. “I am also confident that this new route will increase Mexico and Colorado’s bilateral trade, investment, and tourism.”
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