Viva Aerobus now offering direct flights from Harlingen, Texas, to Monterrey, Mexico
HARLINGEN, Texas - Direct, nonstop, Viva Aerobus flights between Harlingen and Monterrey will start May 6. The company will use the Airbus A320 aircraft.\xa0
It is the first time Valley International Airport has had international passenger flights for 26 years.\xa0
\u201cIt is exciting to open a new nonstop service in Texas as part of our strategy to expand Viva Aerobus\u2019s reach to the U.S. We are looking forward to providing customers with Viva\u2019s unmatched reliability, safety, and renowned customer-focused service offering the lowest fares,\u201d said Viva Aerobus CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua, in a prepared statement.
\u201cOur flights will be the only nonstop service between Harlingen and Monterrey, improving convenience for travelers and access between these sister cities, which already share important commercial and cultural ties.\u201d
The attached podcast features the speeches of VIA Aviation Director Marv Esterly, Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell, Juan Carlos Cue Vega, Mexico\u2019s consul in the lower Rio Grande Valley, and Walfred Castro, director of corporate communications for Viva Aerobus.
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