en.Wedoany.com Reported - Viva Air has launched a direct flight from Torreón to San Antonio, Texas, USA, during the summer travel peak season. The airline announced this together with the Torreón Economic Development and Tourism Department.
The new route operates from June 13 to August 15, with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This provides travelers from the Laguna region with a new option for vacations, family visits, or business trips to San Antonio. Marcelo Valdés Quintanilla, Director of Economic Development in Torreón, stated that a stronger route network will bring more economic development opportunities to Torreón, and direct connections with the United States will enhance local competitiveness, placing Torreón on the map of Mexico and the world.
San Antonio offers residents of the Laguna region a unique vacation experience, allowing visitors to explore iconic attractions such as the River Walk and the Alamo, as well as experience local culture and Tex-Mex cuisine. Guillermo Martínez Ávila, Director of Tourism in Torreón, noted that this route is strategically important for Torreón's tourism industry, as it strengthens commercial ties with the U.S. market and is expected to attract more tourists to discover the city's cultural, culinary, historical, and entertainment resources.
With the addition of the San Antonio route, Viva currently operates six direct flights from Torreón. Other routes include flights to Cancún, Mexico City (AICM and AIFA), Los Cabos, and Tijuana. Among them, the route connecting to Felipe Ángeles International Airport allows Torreón passengers to transfer to over 35 domestic and international routes via that airport. Wolfred Castro Novelo, Director of Corporate Communications at Viva, stated that the San Antonio route is one of the most popular among Torreón residents, and the company will continue to work to improve air connectivity in Coahuila and Mexico.
In 2025, Viva transported over 240,000 passengers in Coahuila, with more than 220,000 traveling on flights to and from Torreón. Viva operates Mexico's youngest fleet, consisting of 110 A320 and A321 aircraft. The airline's loyalty program, Doters, has over 11 million members, and its tickets include 12 super benefits.
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