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•October 1, 2026

More Winter Flights Set for Puerto Vallarta Airport

GAP expects Puerto Vallarta airport traffic to improve from November as winter flights return, after declines in international passenger traffic.

•September 26, 2026

Hurricane Polo Delays Flights at Puerto Vallarta Airport

Hurricane Polo caused limited flight delays at Puerto Vallarta airport Saturday as storms moved through and flooding affected city roads.

•September 17, 2026

New Montreal Flight Expands Puerto Vallarta Access

Flair will launch weekly nonstop Montreal–Puerto Vallarta flights Dec. 16 as it expands winter service and adds Puerto Plata routes

•September 13, 2026

Downtown Vallarta Traffic Changes Start Monday Morning

Puerto Vallarta will divert buses and close key Centro streets Monday morning for the Día del Charro parade along the Malecón.

•September 8, 2026

International traffic at Puerto Vallarta airport fell 26% in August

International traffic at Puerto Vallarta airport fell 26.3% in August, accounting for 87% of the airport’s total monthly passenger loss.

•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 26, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Conducts Daily Taxi and App Checks

Puerto Vallarta is conducting daily inspections of taxis and app vehicles, targeting unauthorized cars, out-of-state plates and off-app trips.

•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 13, 2026

Vallarta Electric Fleet Opens at Half Its Promised Size

Puerto Vallarta opened its electric bus system with 19 units, half the fleet Jalisco announced in 2025, and a reduced route network.

•August 12, 2026

Google Maps will show Vallarta buses moving in real time

Puerto Vallarta bus riders will get live vehicle locations and arrival estimates in Google Maps before the statewide rollout ends in 2026.

•August 6, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Ride Apps Compete Over Drivers and Fares

Puerto Vallarta riders now compare Uber, DiDi and inDrive as drivers juggle platforms and local taxi apps add new competition.

•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.

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