PRESS RELEASE
Viva Aerobus connects Mexico City with Havana
Mexico City, March 10, 2020.- Viva Aerobus, Mexico´s ultra-low-cost carrier, in alliance with Merely Tours, a tour operator with more than 17 years of experience, announces its new charter flights Mexico City - Havana. This service starts on March 28 with two flights per week, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bárbara Cruz, Director General of Marketing of the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba, mentioned: “we are excited to receive, once again, Viva Aerobus on the island. Its growing offer in our country contributes to promote tourism, making possible for more people to enjoy the attractions of Cuba". Viva Aerobus landed in Cuba for the first time in 2018 with the Cancun - Camagüey route, being the only airline to offer these flights. In addition to this route, the airline currently offers Cancun - Santiago de Cuba on a regular basis; as well as charter flights Cancun - Havana and, now, Mexico City - Havana. “Thanks to the low-cost offer of Viva Aerobus, these charter flights allowed us to create tourist packages in order to vacation at the best price. Like Viva, our commitment is to offer the best rates, as well as a customer- focused service through the main operators of the Cuban tourist destination, such as Proturs, Viñales Tours, among others,” said Reinaldo Lugones, Director of Merely Tours. The flights will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft with the capacity to carry 186 passengers, aircraft which integrate the youngest fleet in Mexico with an average age of 3.4 years, offering the highest standards in safety and efficiency. “These new flights reaffirm Viva Aerobus's commitment to offer diversified services that meet the needs of each passenger and facilitate safe and low-cost air transport. With this announcement, we respond to the growing demand for flights between Mexico and Cuba, strengthening international connectivity that generates benefits and development for both countries,” said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus. Passengers interested in booking this charter service may do so through the operator's contact details at https://www.merelytours.com/
Viva Aerobus is Mexico's low-cost airline. It started operations in 2006 and today operates the youngest Latin American fleet with 37 Airbus A320 in 127 non –stop routes (105 national and 22 international) to 52 destinations (38 national y 14 internationals). With a clear vision to give all people the opportunity to fly, Viva Aerobus has democratized the airline industry with the lowest rates in México and the lowest costs in Latin America, making their flights the best value offer. For more information please visit: www.vivaaerobus.com/en
Contact
Tarssis Dessavre Walfred Castro Carla Nuñez Gomez Alfredo Nava Escarcega Account executive of PRoa Structura Corporate Communication Investor Relations Director of Treasury and IR [email protected] Director of Viva Aerobus [email protected] [email protected] Tel. (+52.55) 5442.4642 - ext.26 / Cel. [email protected] [email protected] (044.55) 2751.1709