OAK’s newest airline – Viva Aerobus adds more flights, new destination

Daily flight to Guadalajara and additional frequency to Monterrey added

Oakland, Calif. – August 6, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that this fall, popular Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will grow its schedule at OAK from 2 to 10 weekly departures. Building on its initial success, Viva Aerobus has added an additional frequency between OAK and Monterrey and a daily flight to a new destination, Guadalajara. Viva Aerobus began service to OAK on July 1 with two weekly flights to Monterrey.

“We’re excited to see our newest international airline, Viva Aerobus, grow at OAK following their successful start-up this summer,” said Port of Oakland Aviation Director Craig Simon. “The new service strengthens the already strong ties between the San Francisco Bay Area and these two major metropolitan areas in Mexico.”

Viva Aerobus will add a third weekly frequency between OAK and Monterrey, Nuevo León to the current twice weekly schedule. The three flights to Monterrey (MTY) will operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays effective November 1, 2024.

“Monterrey is now more connected than ever, boosting its competitiveness and driving economic and tourism development. Over the past 17 years, we’ve been dedicated to fostering the connectivity of our hometown and main operating hub. We’re excited to continue growing and strengthening Monterrey’s connectivity with Viva’s value proposition: the youngest fleet, nonstop services, lowest prices, and the best customer service. We look forward to receiving more aircraft and further cementing our leadership in Monterrey,” said Viva CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua.

The daily flights to Guadalajara begin on December 2nd, 2024
“We’re thrilled to launch new international services from Guadalajara, another key Viva base. The new route to San Francisco Bay Oakland International will strengthen the region’s international connectivity. We see great potential in the Guadalajara market,” added CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua.

Schedules are available and seats are now on sale at VivaAerobus.com.

About Viva Aerobus

Viva Aerobus is Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline. It started operations in 2006 and today it operates the youngest Latin American fleet with 78 Airbus: 45 Airbus A320 and 33 Airbus A321. With a clear vision to give all people the opportunity to fly, Viva Aerobus has democratized the airline industry with the lowest fares in Mexico and the lowest cost structure in America, making their flights the best value offer. For more information please visit: https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en-us/.

Contact:
Walfred Castro, Corporate Communication Director, Viva Aerobus: [email protected]

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