Volaris Airlines Launches Its First International Service at LAX
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Jul 01, 2009 --
Mexico's leading low-fare air carrier --
Volaris Airlines -- today celebrates the launch of its first international
service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with daily non-stop
service to Toluca and Guadalajara, Mexico with flights operating from
Terminal 2. Using a modern fleet of Airbus A320s, Volaris offers air
travelers an On-Time and Baggage policy, more service options and value for
travel to Mexico.
"Volaris' service at LAX is an acknowledgment of our efforts to modernize
our airport and our decades-long commitment to sustainable design and
service," said Michael Molina, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Senior
Director of External Affairs. "We are thrilled to welcome Volaris to LAX,
one of America's premier airports and the sixth busiest airport in the
world."
Since its inception three years ago, Volaris has transported more than 8
million customers to 21 cities in Mexico and has received awards for its
high customer satisfaction and on-board services.
"Los Angeles represents one of the most attractive U.S. destinations for
Mexicans traveling for business or leisure purposes, or to visit family and
friends," said Enrique Beltranena, Volaris' Managing Director. "We are
certain that now that our outstanding service, on-time guarantees, and
affordable prices have opened up in Los Angeles, we will be favored by
customers."
The Volaris aircraft average only 2.5 years old and feature leading edge
technology, leather seats, in-flight entertainment on all flights, and wide
legroom. Volaris' On-Time and Baggage policy guarantees a passenger's
money back if a flight is delayed 30 minutes or if baggage fails to arrive
at the destination.
Volaris' schedule of service to/from LAX:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Toluca (TLC) to
Toluca (TLC) Los Angeles (LAX)
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Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
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2:05 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara (GDL) to
Guadalajara (GDL) Los Angeles (LAX)
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Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
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12:30 a.m. - 05:40 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
2:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Los Angeles World Airports is a City of Los Angeles department that owns
and operates four airports in Southern California: Los Angeles
International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys Airport (general
aviation).
About Volaris
Volaris is a Mexican airline that offers customers a unique travel
experience -- featuring an easy ticket purchasing process and an on-time
guarantee on all flights. With 21 aircraft, Volaris has the youngest and
most modern fleet in Mexico serving 23 airports plus two international
routes. It started operations in March 2006.
CONTACTS:
LAWA
Katherine Alvarado
(424) 646-5260
Volaris
Sai Irene Sanchez
011 52 1 55 91 85 53 81