Mexican budget airline Volaris has announced a strategic partnership with China’s Hainan Airlines to significantly expand air connectivity between the two countries, with Tijuana and Mexico City airports as key hubs.
The agreement, announced Tuesday, represents an unusual partnership between a full-service carrier (Hainan) and an ultra-low-cost airline (Volaris). The alliance will feature a codeshare arrangement, making all flights available through Hainan’s sales channels.
Once regulatory approvals are secured, the partnership is expected to launch in the second half of 2025. The alliance will allow Hainan customers to access Volaris’ extensive domestic network of more than 50 destinations through a streamlined booking process, eliminating the need for multiple reservations.
Key Hubs and Opportunities
- Tijuana International Airport – Currently the only Mexican airport offering direct flights to China, will serve as one of the partnership’s main hubs.
- Mexico City International Airport (AICM) – Will be another key hub for the partnership.
The agreement represents Volaris’ first partnership with a Chinese carrier, potentially opening new opportunities for tourism and business between Mexico and Asia. Volaris already maintains codeshare agreements with Frontier Airlines and Iberia Líneas Aéreas, suggesting a broader strategy to expand its international reach.
This development comes as Volaris continues to strengthen its position as Mexico’s largest airline by passenger numbers. Meanwhile, competitor Aeroméxico maintains its own partnerships with Chinese carriers China Southern and China Eastern.
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