More than 65 flights were canceled in Mexico in the last few hours, a figure that has been felt at busy airports such as Cancún, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Tijuana. Most airlines attribute the disruptions to bad weather and the operational complications it causes.
In Tijuana, the situation was especially critical. The dense fog that blanketed the area from Saturday night until early Sunday morning caused a partial closure of more than 12 hours. No aircraft could take off or land safely, leading to the diversion of several flights to airports in other states and even in the United States.
The last plane to land before the suspension, a flight from Veracruz, touched down at 10:51 p.m., according to FlightRadar data. From then on, activity was practically paralyzed, and hundreds of passengers spent the night in the terminals, unsure when they could continue their journeys.
Other airports, including Monterrey, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Mexico City, reported disruptions to domestic and international routes. Destinations such as Lima, Ottawa, Oakland, Mérida, Los Angeles, and Puerto Vallarta were affected by last-minute adjustments.
In Cancún, one of the country’s most important tourist destinations, four cancellations were confirmed on the route to Tijuana. Airport authorities indicated that adverse weather conditions made it impossible to maintain the scheduled itineraries.
Hours of waiting and uncertainty due to canceled flights
The airlines involved, including Volaris, Viva Aerobús, Aeroméxico, and other international carriers, are working on rescheduling flights, although they acknowledge that adjustments could extend over the next few days.
For many passengers, uncertainty has been the norm. Some waited for hours to receive official information, while others had to find improvised accommodations or change connecting flights to avoid missing longer journeys.
Experts explain that, in the face of phenomena like fog, air operations are subject to strict protocols that prioritize safety. Therefore, a single closure can trigger a chain reaction of delays that impact other cities.
Authorities recommend that travelers check their flight status before heading to the airport, maintain communication with their airline, and allow extra time for international connections. For now, thousands of passengers are hoping the bad weather will clear and planes can resume taking off without incident.
Source: laverdadnoticias
