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American Airlines launched direct service from Miami International Airport to Tulum on Thursday.
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American is now the first U.S. airline to touch down at Tulum International Airport.
Nonstop service to Tulum also began Thursday from Charlotte and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Thursday marks the āfirst day of international operations at the recently constructed airport,ā a news release from the airline stated.
āService to Tulum will give customers convenient access to the ancient ruins, picturesque landscapes and white sand beaches of this Mexican paradise,ā the news release stated. āThe addition of this exciting new route to Tulum complements the 45 other unique destinations American operates direct from MIA to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America (MCLA).ā
Already this year, American Airlines has launched service from Miami to Governorās Harbour, Bahamas, and became the only U.S. airline to fly nonstop to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
āWe continue to strengthen Miami as Americanās largest international gateway ā offering our customers direct and unparalleled access to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America,ā said Juan Carlos Liscano, Americanās Vice President of MIA Hub Operations. āNew service to Tulum joins a lineup of six destinations in Mexico, including Merida, Monterrey, Cozumel, Cancun and Mexico City. Our continued growth is a testament to Americanās commitment as Miamiās Hometown Airline.ā