New Orleans lands nonstop flights to Mexico City
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Aeromexico will start direct flights between New Orleans and Mexico City next summer, officials announced Monday.
Why it matters: It's a win for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which has been working to offer more nonstop options at Louisiana's busiest airport.
The big picture: The Aeromexico flights start in June 2027 and will be offered four times weekly all year.
- There's currently more demand from Mexico City residents traveling to New Orleans than from New Orleans residents traveling to Mexico City, says Kevin Dolliole, the airport's director of aviation.
- "International routes are closely watched by the industry, so want more? Want to keep it? We have to support it," he said at a press conference Monday.
- Aeromexico offered this flight 16 years ago, but later ended service here, Mayor Helena Moreno says.
Zoom in: Mexico is Louisiana's largest trade partner, Moreno says, adding that the city's business leaders are excited about the opportunities beyond tourism.
- Southwest and Breeze currently offer MSY's only direct flights to Mexico, which operate seasonally to Cancun.
If you go: Mexico City is one of the world's largest cities and is known for its food, museums and cultural sites.
- It has a tourism site with suggested itineraries.
- Once in Mexico City, passengers can transfer to other destinations via Aeromexico. Delta is the airline's partner in the U.S.
Zoom out: British Airways offers nonstop flights to London seasonally. On Monday, Dolliole confirmed the airline will add another flight this winter, in addition to its summer flights.
- Air Canada also has direct flights to Toronto three times weekly.
- Moreno said she talked with Air France during her recent trip to Paris in hopes of getting nonstop flights to New Orleans.
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