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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced on X that Volaris has launched a new nonstop route from Los Angeles to Tepic–Riviera Nayarit, marking the first international service for Tepic Airport with flights operating three times a week.
According to Aviation Week, Tepic–Riviera Nayarit International Airport (TPQ) had not previously hosted international flights, making this milestone route a significant development for the region. The launch follows years of airport modernization and strategic route planning aimed at increasing overseas connectivity. Airport authorities highlighted that this inaugural service elevates TPQ to international status, offering a direct link to a major U.S. city.
Aviation Week reports the LAX–TPQ route will run nonstop three times weekly—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—using an Airbus A320neo capable of seating approximately 186 passengers. Volaris anticipates solid uptake driven by leisure travelers and visiting friends and relatives, projecting strong load factors on each departure. The airline selected this frequency to balance demand and aircraft utilization efficiently.
