Flights are returning to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara after Sunday’s security crisis, but service is not fully normal. Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobús, and Volaris are restoring schedules in stages. The airlines are also offering free changes for many affected passengers. Airports remained open under enhanced security, yet cancellations and delays persisted on Monday. Travelers should check directly with their airline before leaving for the terminal and allow extra time. Some routes may recover faster than others throughout the day.
Flights are returning, but schedules are still uneven
Airlines serving Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara began restoring flights on Monday, one day after violence in western Mexico disrupted travel across the region. Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobús, and Volaris each announced a gradual return to operations. All three also offered no-cost options for travelers whose plans were affected. This does not mean schedules are back to normal. Several carriers described the restart as gradual, and some flights are still being canceled or moved. For passengers, the practical message is simple. Check flight status before heading to the airport, as routes and departure times may change. Travelers should also expect different recovery speeds between domestic and international connections. Some routes may return first because crews and aircraft are already positioned. Others may take longer if earlier cancellations disrupted the network. Airport access conditions can also change during the day. That matters in Puerto Vallarta, where many travelers depend on same-day onward connections.
What the airlines are offering passengers today
The airline notices share the same goal, but the terms differ. Aeroméxico said service to and from Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, and Tepic would resume in stages. It also said its protection policy remains active for affected passengers. Reports on the policy say passengers can change travel dates without the usual change charge. They also say some route changes are allowed under fare rules. Viva Aerobús said the situation around Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta affected operations. It cited airport access blockades and staffing issues among service providers. The carrier said passengers traveling on February 23 can change flights without cost. It also offered refund options. Volaris said it enabled its system so customers can modify flights without charge. That option applies when recent operational impacts affected Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Volaris also directed passengers to review live flight status before traveling to the terminal. Each airline is handling rebooking through its own channels.
Airports stayed open as cancellations and delays continued
Airport operations in Jalisco remained active on Monday, even as airline schedules still showed heavy disruption. Local reports citing the airport operator said that Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta continued operating under reinforced security measures. They also said airlines were canceling flights and reprogramming them based on their own decisions. By early afternoon, the combined total reached 118 cancellations and 18 delays. Guadalajara accounted for 71 cancellations and 17 delays. Puerto Vallarta accounted for 47 cancellations and one delay. Separate reports said both airports were under protection by federal security forces. Airport and local media updates also repeated the same advice to passengers. Stay in direct contact with your airline and confirm the latest status before leaving. For expat residents and visitors, that matters today because road access, staffing, and airline recovery may stabilize at different times. A flight listed as active can still shift later in the day. Plan extra ground travel time.
