Spirit, interjet, volaris, viva aerobus start fare war at IAH with united
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Spirit, interjet, volaris, viva aerobus start fare war at IAH with united
Spirit's massive expansion plus viva aerobus, Internet, and volaris entering the market have caused a huge fare war with United on certain Latin American destinations, particularly cancun and guadalajara.
Spirits impact is more because they fly domestically and to other countries like Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
Good for customers.
Spirits impact is more because they fly domestically and to other countries like Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
Good for customers.
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This weekend I stumbled onto MEX-IAH for $271 on AM or UA. (Believe Interjet had fares at this price as well.) Not sure who started the sale, but I'd guess that it's in response to Spirit, which begins flying Mexico City (TLC Toluca) to Houston in May.
Now that the sale is over, UA is back to a ridiculous $669, which AM matches on the non-stop flight. If you're willing to connect in MTY however, AM will sell for the route for ~$385.
Now that the sale is over, UA is back to a ridiculous $669, which AM matches on the non-stop flight. If you're willing to connect in MTY however, AM will sell for the route for ~$385.