ALASKA AIRLINES TO BEGIN PHOENIX-PUERTO VALLARTA NONSTOP SERVICE ON OCTOBER 5.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1995--Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop round-trip service from Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta (pwār`tō väyär`tä), city (1990 pop. 93,503), Jalisco state, W Mexico. Located on the expansive Bahía de Banderas [Bay of Flags], Puerto Vallarta has been used since the 16th cent. starting October 5. Pending approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Alaska will become the first and only scheduled airline to offer nonstop flights between the two cities. McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft. It merged with Boeing in 1997 to form The Boeing Company. MD-80 aircraft seating 140 will be used on the route. "Based on the success of our nonstops between Phoenix and Los Cabos Los Cabos is a municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. It encompasses the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, as well as the Resort Corridor that lies between the two. , we believe the time is right for offering Arizona residents a second opportunity to enjoy the beaches and culture of Mexico The culture of Mexico reflects the complexity of Mexico's history through the blending of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican civilizations and the European culture, imported during Spain's 300-year colonization of Mexico. ," said Dave Palmer Dave Palmer may refer to:
Puerto Vallarta is nestled on the shores of Banderas Bay on Mexico's West Coast. The city features cobblestone streets and colonial architecture and is surrounded by lush tropical jungle. Flights will depart Phoenix at 11:10 a.m. and arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 2:40 p.m. Return flights depart at 3:20 p.m., arriving in Phoenix at 5 p.m. Also on October 5, Alaska will increase Phoenix-Los Cabos service to one round-trip daily. In summer months, the market is served four times per week. For more information, contact a travel agent or call Alaska Airlines at 1-800-426-0333. CONTACT: Greg Witter, 206/431-3799 |
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