Puerto Vallarta News, Tourism, and Expat Living

•September 4, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Loses Its Direct Volaris Link to Morelia

Volaris has suspended its direct Morelia–Puerto Vallarta service, reducing a domestic travel option after fuel costs prompted a route review.

•August 31, 2026

WestJet Adds Up to 9,744 Monthly Seats to Vallarta

WestJet will expand five Canadian routes to Puerto Vallarta for winter 2026-27, adding up to 9,744 seats in a four-week peak month.

•August 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Airport Completes Crowd Control Drill

Puerto Vallarta International Airport completed a full-scale crowd-control drill Monday with National Guard support and no reported impact on flights.

•August 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Hotel Occupancy Ends July Below 2025

Puerto Vallarta hotels ended July at about 68% occupancy, below 2025 levels, as airport traffic and international demand remain under pressure.

•August 11, 2026

Puerto Vallarta courts Mexican travelers as US demand fades

Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco are planning monthly events to attract Mexican travelers as U.S. demand and international traffic weaken.

•August 3, 2026

What Canine Teams Are Checking at Vallarta Airport

Five canine teams now support agricultural inspections at Puerto Vallarta Airport, where thousands of bags and flights have been checked.

•July 15, 2026

Vallarta airport terminal nears a phased 2026 opening

Puerto Vallarta’s new airport terminal may begin partial operations in December, while a full opening could follow in early 2027.

•July 14, 2026

Vallarta Summer Faces Another Blow From US Flight Cuts

A sharp drop in US airline capacity adds pressure to Puerto Vallarta after international airport traffic fell 33.4 percent in June.

•July 8, 2026

World Cup leaves Vallarta 438M peso tourism gain

Jalisco says World Cup activity sent 438 million pesos to Vallarta and Pueblos Mágicos, with fan zones, food stands and hotels sharing the lift.

•July 8, 2026

Puerto Vallarta airport decline deepens as GAP stock falls

GAP shares fell after June traffic weakened, with Puerto Vallarta down 18.7% overall and international passengers down 33.4%.

•July 7, 2026

Vallarta Airport Loses Nearly Half a Million Passengers

Puerto Vallarta airport traffic fell 12.7% in the first half of 2026, with international passengers driving most of the decline.

•June 24, 2026

Mexico Air Routes Grow While Vallarta Keeps Falling

Mexico added 48 air routes in June, but Puerto Vallarta airport traffic is still falling faster than the national airport trend.

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