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Air Canada, United Airlines Halt Flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta

On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, multiple airlines canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta International Airport amid cartel violence.
Reports show Mexican authorities killed CJNG leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' sparking cartel reprisals and violence that hit tourist areas including Puerto Vallarta.
Data from flight trackers indicate at least 50% of flights to PVR were canceled, including 76% by United and Delta, and 95% by Volaris, on Sunday and Monday.
Passengers were diverted as 39 flights faced long detours, while the U.S. Embassy and foreign embassies urged shelter in place and airlines like Delta offered rebooking waivers.
The travel alert says unrest could affect travel through February 26, while Puerto Vallarta International Airport revised cancellations to Sunday only; Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch reported 25 National Guard deaths in Jalisco.

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