American Airlines Announces Direct Flights to Tulum
American Airlines becomes the American airline with the most flights to Tulum: American Airlines Announces Direct Flights to Tulum.
In an important advance for air connectivity, American Airlines has positioned itself as the third major United States airline to establish direct routes to the nascent Tulum International Airport (TQO) in Mexico.
Starting in March 2024, the airline plans to operate daily flights to Tulum from Charlotte/Douglas (CLT), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA), marking its leadership in international offers to this Mexican destination.
American Airlines Global Network Expansion
Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning at American Airlines, highlighted the company’s commitment to expanding its global network.
“We are responding to our customers’ demand with more direct flights to the places they want to explore,” Znotins said. “With more connections to Tulum from the US than any other airline, American stands as the preferred option for those looking to discover this pearl of the Riviera Maya,” he added.
American Airlines Announces Direct Flights to Tulum
Beginning March 28, American Airlines announced it will operate four daily flights to TQO, providing access from more than 200 destinations across its extensive network.
These new services complement American’s existing operations at Cancún International Airport (CUN), where the airline maintains a constant flow of up to 40 daily departures to various points in the United States.
The flights to Tulum will be executed with the fleet of Boeing 737-800, each with capacity for 172 passengers, adding a total of 9,632 weekly seats available.
Routes and Schedules:
From Charlotte/Douglas (CLT):
Charlotte to Tulum: Daily flight AA 157 CLT 11:20 – TQO 13:20.
Tulum to Charlotte: Daily flight AA 157 TQO 14:20 – CLT 18:15.
From Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW):
Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulum: Two daily flights AA 159 DFW 08:30 and 12:20 – TQO 11:20 and 15:10.
Tulum to Dallas/Fort Worth: Two daily flights AA 163 TQO 12:20 and 16:10 – DFW 15:10 and 19:20.
From Miami (MIA):
Miami to Tulum: Daily flight AA 172 MIA 12:10 – TQO 13:10.
Tulum to Miami: Daily flight AA 172 TQO 14:10 – MIA 17:10.
Competition on the Route to Tulum
As we made known previously: US Airlines Already Project Routes to Tulum Airport
Delta Air Lines was the first US airline to announce its entry into Tulum, with daily flights from Atlanta starting March 28, 2024, also using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Next is Spirit Airlines, which will launch service from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, also starting March 28.
The arrival of American Airlines to Tulum, along with Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines, marks a new era in air connectivity between the United States and the Mexican Caribbean.
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With the start of operations at the Tulum International Airport, travelers will enjoy a greater variety of options and comfort, consolidating Tulum as a top tourist destination.
This route expansion not only benefits travelers, but also promises a significant boost to the region’s economy and tourism.
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