Tulum Airport, equipped for max 5.5 million passengers, The opening is scheduled for December 1, as confirmed by the federal government. In a statement, it was revealed that Governor Mara Lezama Espinoza joined President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on an inspection visit to monitor the progress of Tulum Airport and the Maya Train Project in Quintana Roo, which together generate employment for more than 100,000 persons.
According to the information provided, the “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” airport will be operational on December 1. offering flights to several destinations including San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Tijuana, Aguascalientes and Guadalajara. These routes connect the Mexican Caribbean with beautiful locations in North America and Mexico.
The visit highlighted that the iconic projects of the Mexican government entail the dedicated efforts of the Mexican government 100,000 employees in several southeastern states.
Furthermore, the authorities mentioned their focus on providing relief to Acapulco and the hurricane-affected population after Hurricane Otis. Currently, electricity supply has been restored, 52 petrol stations are operational and LPG gas distribution is underway. In addition, they highlighted that 150,000 households have been surveyed and will receive assistance to build or improve their homes, including essential household items.
International airlines start announcing flight connections to Tulum’s new airport
Delta Airlines became the first international airline to unveil plans for direct flights to the newly established Tulum International Airport (TQO). Beginning March 28, the airline will offer nonstop flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Tulum International Airport.
In a recent development, Spirit Airlines, another US carrier, has expressed its intention to join the competition by offering direct non-stop flights to Tulum. While specific details are not yet available on the company’s website, reports from Cancun suggest that Spirit Airlines plans to launch flights to Tulum International Airport from its Florida hubs, including Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
