On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Los Cabos celebrated 30 years of American Airlines operations in this tourist destination. This date symbolizes the airline’s collaboration and impact on the region’s economic and tourism development since its first flight in 1994.
To commemorate this anniversary, a special ceremony welcomed flight 2592 from Dallas, Texas, which landed at 9:30 a.m. at Terminal 2 of Los Cabos International Airport.
The arrival of 175 passengers was a significant moment. The welcome was marked by mariachi music, a symbol of the hospitality that distinguishes Los Cabos as an international destination.
Rodrigo Esponda, General Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Trust (FITURCA), highlighted that “American Airlines has been a strategic partner for the growth of Los Cabos, connecting us with key markets that have boosted the arrival of travellers and generated an impact on the local economy. This anniversary is a sign of the commitment of both parties to continue positioning Los Cabos as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world.
“American Airlines is excited to celebrate three decades of operations in Los Cabos, a testament to our commitment to Mexico and our team across the country,” said José María Giraldo, Chief Operating Officer for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean at American Airlines. “We are proud to offer more flights than any other U.S. airline in Los Cabos, giving our customers more options to travel and connect with the U.S. and the world.
American’s winter season operation from Los Cabos (SJD) will include up to 81 weekly flights to six U.S. destinations, including Austin (AUS), Charlotte (CLT), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Phoenix (PHX).
Since it arrived in 1994, American Airlines has played a key role in connecting Los Cabos with major cities in the United States, strengthening air connectivity and tourism flow to the destination. With more than 30 airports connected in its network, American Airlines has established itself as the leading airline in Los Cabos, carrying the most significant number of passengers and offering the highest frequency of flights to this popular tourist destination. Thanks to its service, millions of travellers can access the beaches and attractions that make Los Cabos unique.
The Los Cabos Tourism Trust celebrated this milestone and reaffirmed its commitment to working in collaboration with strategic partners such as American Airlines to continue to attract visitors, diversify markets, and foster the destination’s growth.
