New Route Boosts Economic Growth and Strengthens Ties
TORONTO, September 18, 2024 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, launched its inaugural non-stop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) on September 13. This new direct route, operating up to three times weekly, offers affordable travel just in time for the holiday season and is set to strengthen economic, family, and cultural connections between Canada and Mexico year-round.
“This new route represents enhanced connectivity for Guadalajara, supporting its already impressive and robust economy,” said Maciej Wilk, Interim CEO of Flair Airlines. “We are thrilled to be the only Canadian airline offering non-stop service, making it easier for Canadians and Mexicans to explore opportunities for growth, trade, and tourism between these two dynamic regions.”
Guadalajara, a key hub for innovation and tourism, is expected to benefit from increased trade and tourism, while Canadian travellers gain easier access to Mexico’s second-largest city and popular destinations like Ajijic.
“With this new route to Toronto, the second to Canada, Guadalajara Airport is connected to 60 national and international destinations,” Martín Zazueta Chávez, Director of Guadalajara International Airport, added. “We are excited and ready for the growth that this represents, and to this end, we have invested in the airport infrastructure necessary to provide the best travel experience to our passengers.”
Celebrations took place in both Toronto and Guadalajara, with speakers including José Ángel Martínez Sánchez, Network Director at GAP; Vanessa Pérez Lamas, Jalisco’s Tourism Minister; Gustavo Staufert Buclon, CEO of the Guadalajara Visitors and Convention Bureau; and Frank Le, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in Guadalajara.
“The atmosphere at the Guadalajara International Airport was electric, and we felt incredible warmth from both passengers and our partners in Guadalajara,” said Kim Bowie, Director of Communications at Flair Airlines. “This day was made possible by the wonderful collaboration between our teams and local stakeholders, and we’re excited for what’s to come.”
With this new route, Flair Airlines continues to expand affordable air travel options for Canadians, supporting economic growth and cross-border collaboration.
About Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines is Canada’s most reliable low-fare airline and its greenest airline, on a mission to provide affordable air travel that connects Canadians to the people and experiences they love. With an expanding fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, Flair is growing to serve over 35 cities across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. For more information, please visit www.flyflair.com.
About Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the birthplace of iconic Mexican heritage including tequila, mariachi and charrería, the Mexican national sport of rodeo. This cosmopolitan destination exudes a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation noticed in its artisanal marketplaces and eateries as well as in its modern boutiques, world-renowned bars and restaurants, and globally attended events. Travel to Guadalajara is easily accessible via the Miguel Hidalgo International Airport (GDL), which is located 24 miles from the city center of Guadalajara, with non-stop daily flights from major markets across the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit https://visitagdl.com/
