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Thought this article might be of interest

How to fly Mexico's budget-friendly skies

Dragonlady · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:28 am Post subject:

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yaramaz · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:03 am Post subject:

Where is it flying to in Canada? My partner and I are flying back to Vancouver in September before heading down to Mexico. We were wondering about costs.

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yaramaz · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:

Is $588 considered cheap to fly to Mexico city from Vancouver, one way and return? I'm sure I've seen all inclusive package holidays to Cabo San Lucas or Cozumel advertised for not much more and they include a resorty hotel. I don't want or need that but I do want to know what a reasonable price is.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

That sounds like a decent price. You can do a bit a better flying in from Toronto or Montreal, but not by much.

CharlieBaloney · Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Ciudad de Mexico

Thanks, Melee, for the great article (from my old employer in S.F., no less!)

In June, I'm going to take Avaicsa to Tijuana and then Southwest from San Diego to Oakland (CA) to shave off about $200 from the roundtrip fare. I'll see how accurate a friend's description of the "easy transfer" between the two airports really is.

Charlie

dixie · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 644 Location: D.F

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

The travel wholesalers purchase bulk space from the airlines and hotels, package it up, and sell if off. When the bookings are soft, sell-offs at reduced prices are available. I have known people to use these deals and forfeit the return flights. Sometimes the seat sale price (roundtrip on charters) for airfare only is cheaper than a one way on regular airline.
The roundtrip prices into Mexico are different than those out of Mexico. It includes a different tax structure.

The new discount airlines in Mexico are gaining momentum and it's a relief to see some deals to Tijuana (for one example) , where it's easy to hop across the border and fly out of San Diego. Transfers are sometimes included from TIJ to SAN courtesy of the airlline.

velko123 · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Nevada/Michoacan

I thought this was about Mexico's domestic airlines. I've flown Volaris several times. Awesome service, reminds me of US airlines in the 70s. Thay actually give you food too Shocked

They offer shuttle service from TJ to San Diego and the same somewhere in TX.

I've noticed the US airline prices sky-rocketing since the gas scam has come into full swing. Have those living in MEX noticed increases in all forms of gas-propelled transportation in Mex?