Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica is a low-cost airline based at Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It is a subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris. Announced in March 2016, the airline began operations in November with flights to Guatemala City.
History
Parent company Volaris announced the creation of Volaris Costa Rica in March 2016, at which point the subsidiary was already nearing the end of certification with Costa Rican officials. Volaris confirmed in November 2016 that its Costa Rican subsidiary had obtained its air operator's certificate. Volaris Costa Rica operated its first flight from its San José base to Guatemala City on November 30, 2016, using an Airbus A320 wet leased from Volaris. The airline's initial area of focus is flights within Central America.Corporate affairs
Volaris Costa Rica is a subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris and operates as a low-cost carrier. The airline's chief executive officer is Fernando Naranjo.Destinations
The airline flies to the following destinations as of July 2020:Airline hub |
Seasonal destination |
Future destination |
Terminated destination |
Country | City | Airport | Notes |
Costa Rica | San José | Juan Santamaría International Airport | Base |
El Salvador | San Salvador | El Salvador International Airport | |
Guatemala | Guatemala City | La Aurora International Airport | |
México | Cancún | Cancún International Airport | |
México | Guadalajara | Guadalajara International Airport | |
México | Mexico City | Mexico City International Airport | |
México | Tijuana | Tijuana International Airport | |
Nicaragua | Managua | Augusto C. Sandino International Airport | |
United States | Los Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport | |
United States | New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport | |
United States | Washington D. C. | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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