US EditionWestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
More than 26,000 Canadians remain registered in Mexico as airlines resume flights following violence linked to a cartel leader's death, officials said.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines resumed flights to Puerto Vallarta and other western Mexican resorts, lifting weekend suspensions.
- Violence tied to a government operation against El Mencho on Sunday caused over 250 roadblocks at more than 20 Mexican states, with Mexican officials reporting at least 73 deaths.
- As of 7 a.m. ET Monday, 26,305 Canadians in Mexico had registered with Global Affairs Canada, up nearly 8,000 in 24 hours, with some stranded in Puerto Vallarta airport.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said consular officials are 'standing by' and urged Canadians in Mexico to register, while Ottawa said it is not arranging evacuation flights.
- Global Affairs Canada is still advising a high degree of caution as conditions vary by region and may evolve, with Mexico's foreign minister expecting normalization in the coming days.
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Anand won't say if Canadians should cancel Mexico trips as airlines resume flights
Canadian airlines resumed flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service on the weekend.
Canadian Airlines Resume Flights to Mexico Amid Security Concerns
Canadian airlines are resuming flights to popular Mexican destinations following a brief suspension due to escalating violence attributed to drug cartels. Major carriers, including WestJet, Air Canada, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines, have announced the restart of their services to Puerto Vallarta, a favored location for Canadian tourists, beginning today. Flight Resumptions Following Violence The decision to resume flights comes after a weeken…
Canadian airlines resume their flights to and from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday, after temporarily suspending them due to violent episodes.
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