McAllen International Airport partner carrier Aeromar has ceased its operations after 35 years of uninterrupted flights in Mexico, the United States and Cuba.

Aeromar’s partnership with McAllen International Airport served 199,358 passengers and operated 6,982 flights to and from McAllen from 2009 to 2023. Their partnership was mutually beneficial as McAllen International Airport’s commercial airline traffic grew into one of the ten busiest airports in Texas.

In 2022, McAllen International Airport led the region with 45 percent of the RGV’s commercial air service market share. Although Aeromar generated only about two percent of McAllen International Airport’s record travelers in 2022, the airline was an important partner for McAllen, providing the only non-stop route to Mexico City throughout South Texas.

“Forging strong relationships is the essence of who we are at the City of McAllen, and we are sad to lose this important collaborator,” said McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez. “We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at Aeromar, thank them for their partnership throughout the years, and thank them for their tireless efforts at saving the airline.”

Other Airlines Step Up

In a show of camaraderie, Mexican carriers Aeromexico, Viva Aerobus and Volaris have come forward to support customers who had previously booked tickets with Aeromar.  Passengers with a booked Aeromar flight are encouraged to reach out to these carriers for an opportunity to rebook their trips.

For McAllen booked tickets, travelers may consider the following eligible airports: Reynosa International Airport (REX), Matamoros International Airport (MAM) and Monterrey International Airport (MTY). For more information and conditions, travelers should contact the airlines directly.

McAllen International Airport partners with American Airlines, United and Allegiant to serve six nonstop destinations. These include Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, and seasonal service to Orlando and Los Angeles.