We’re just connecting the dots
WINTER TEXAN Volume 10 • Issue 2 October 23, 2024
Your Connection to the Rio Grande Valley
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from Kristi
One of the great things about being a Winter Texan is that you can use South Texas as your springboard to other destinations. Whether you want to spend a weekend in San Antonio, go on a cruise out of Galveston, hit the beaches of Mexico--or all of the above--it’s so easy to plan a quick getaway. That is one of my favorite things about my job. We get to help you plan your next adventure. In addition to all there is to see and do in the Rio Grande Valley, I have had so much fun over the years planning--and attending--group trips by both land and sea. While I love domestic travel, I always have the itch to see a bit more of Mexico and am excited about the direct flight to Cancun, another destination on my bucket list I find it hard to believe I haven’t been to yet. Who wants to go with me? ~We’re just connecting the dots.
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Photos Courtesy of McAllen International Airport
McAllen International Airport Partners with Volaris to Launch 4th New Nonstop Destination in 2024 Cancun, Mexico Story and Photos Courtesy of McAllen International Airport
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cAllen International Airport has partnered with Volaris, the Mexican ultra low-cost airline that operates in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South America to announce its newest nonstop route to Cancun, Mexico. Already on sale, this new partnership connects two key destinations for tourism and business. It started July 3 with two weekly departures (Wednesday and Saturdays). “McAllen’s newest partnership
with Volaris to launch air service to a world-class destination like Cancun reinforces our commitment to develop strong economic ties with Mexico and beyond. We value these strong partnerships and will continue to make key investments in the McAllen International Airport to foster new travel opportunities for our entire region.” said Javier Villalobos, McAllen mayor. As one of the top 10 busiest airports in Texas, McAllen In-
ternational Airport’s commercial airline traffic has led the region in 2023 with 45% of the RGV’s commercial air service market share. It is also the only airport in the region to provide year-round international air service to top destinations like Cancun. “In addition to strengthening our international connectivity network between Mexico and the world’s leading outbound tourism market, this new route between Cancun and McAllen