US expansion continues: Viva Aerobus opens Torreon – San Antonio flights

Viva Aerobus continues to rapidly expand its flight offerings between Mexico and Texas with a new nonstop service between Torreon and San Antonio. The low-cost airline will be the only Mexican carrier to offer international flights at Torreon Francisco Sarabia International Airport.

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«We continue to work to promote the economic development of Torreon and air connectivity is fundamental to this mission. Therefore, we find in Viva a strategic ally to detonate greater commercial opportunities in our state at an international level,» said Román Alberto Cepeda, Mayor of Torreón.

Viva Aerobus will be the Mexican airline offering more destinations at San Antonio International Airport, in addition to the new services to Queretaro and Torreon, the company also has non-stop services to Mexico City, Leon/Guanajuato and Monterrey.

«Connectivity to the United States is picking up steam and Torreon is no exception. We are very pleased to continue announcing new flight options to key destinations that will benefit passengers,» said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.

According to Viva Aerobus, the new service is intended to be a catalyst for the enormous potential of the state of Coahuila to attract new business and investment, mainly by taking advantage of nearshoring opportunities, and even increase medical and student tourism.

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Flight Schedule between Torreon and San Antonio

Starts June 1, 2024

• Torreon – San Antonio Flight VB 242 TRC 14:00 – SAT 16:40 Tuesday and Saturday.
• San Antonio – Torreon Flight VB 241 SAT 12:20 – TRC 13.00 Tuesday and Saturday.

The route will be operated on A320 aircraft and promotional fares are available starting at $75 each way.

Passengers coming from San Antonio will be able to connect by land, from Torreon International Airport, to nearby destinations such as Cuencame, Jimenez and Parral through an Omnibus bus service.

With this new launch, Viva Aerobus strengthens its position in the air market of the state of Coahuila by increasing connectivity with new services. This year, the airline inaugurated a new domestic route between Torreón and San José de los Cabos, which complements flights to Mexico City (AICM) and Cancún.

In the January-August 2023 period, the Mexican low-cost airline increased passenger movement to/from Torreón by 14% compared to the same period in 2022, adding more than 123,000 travelers.

 

See also: Viva Aerobus expands Queretaro’s international connectivity with two new routes to the U.S.