American Airlines is extending its reach into Mexico from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with a new non-stop service to Tijuana starting on February 15, 2024. This marks the airline’s 26th destination in Mexico and the 12th direct connection to Mexico from Phoenix.
American Airlines bolsters its operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor
In addition, the airline has announced a new domestic route to Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington (PSC). Overall, American’s winter schedule will offer over 260 daily flights to 100 destinations, thereby enhancing travel options for leisure and business customers.
American Airlines is also set to enhance the Phoenix-Guadalajara route by doubling its service to two flights a day. This extended schedule from Phoenix allows for a streamlined network that conveniently connects customers from Pasco, Tijuana, and Guadalajara to a larger global network, whilst also increasing travel options for local residents planning winter vacations.
«The excitement mounts as we provide not just new direct services, but also a wide array of opportunities for tens of thousands of customers who connect via the airport on American Airlines each day,» stated Sophia Philis-Ortiz, Vice President of Hub Operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
The newly announced flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor add to nearly 30 additional daily flights incorporated into the winter schedule in June, marking American’s largest schedule in almost a decade. Moreover, the carrier will provide the only international service at Tijuana Airport.
«The direct, non-stop flight to Tijuana, Mexico bolsters Phoenix’s status as a major hub and one of Mexico’s largest air travel markets. This new connection is set to invigorate our tourism industry, bolster businesses, and create more employment opportunities for Phoenix residents,» commented Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
Insight into American’s Mexico Operations
American Airlines remains the dominant airline in the U.S.-Mexico market, with Tijuana becoming the 26th destination in Mexico. The airline surpasses other U.S. carriers by offering more flights and destinations. In the winter season, American will operate over 720 weekly flights between the U.S. and Mexico, representing an 8% increase in capacity compared to the previous season.
The Phoenix Sky Harbor-based network of American’s destinations in Mexico includes non-stop flights to Cancun, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, San Jose del Cabo, Ixtapa – Zihuatanejo, Monterrey, Hermosillo, Loreto, Manzanillo, and soon Tijuana. By February next year, the airline will provide over 25,000 weekly seats on flights between Phoenix and Mexico.
In 2022, as per data provided by Aviacionline via the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), American Airlines transported 7,385,067 passengers and 4,002.2 tons of cargo between Mexico and the United States.
