Budget airlines, the first to sign up to operate at Tulum's new airport
Budget airlines are expected to improve their fares with respect to Cancun International Airport.
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Tulum's new international airport is beginning to attract the attention of different airlines, as some low-cost airlines are already showing interest in maintaining operations on its new runway, which is expected to open its doors in December 2023.
At the moment the budget airlines interested are Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Jetblue, Alaska Airlines, Volaris and VivaAerobus, all of which would be willing to reduce their fares with respect to those managed at the Cancun airport in order to operate, according to information from IATA Consulting.
On the other hand, the wealthiest airlines in the United States (American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines) have not shown any interest in operating in this new airport in Tulum, since their objective is to position themselves in the already known Cancun International Airport.
Tulum International Airport and its future
According to IATA Consulting's projections, Tulum International Airport will have an influx of 2 million 400 thousand travelers by 2028 and this figure will increase to 5 million users by 2033.
This ecosystem faces many threats, some are natural, such as tropical storms, and others are caused by human activities, such as overfishing and pollution.
What is the traveler profile for Tulum International Airport?
Despite being in the same state, Tulum does not have the same tourist target as Cancun and Playa del Carmen. According to statistical data there are two types of tourists, those who prefer to spend their vacations in large beachfront resorts, this tourist hires the traditional vacation packages managed in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the person who prefers to visit Tulum is someone who has more purchasing power, but rather than staying in the big resorts, they are looking for a more immersive experience in the culture of the place, preferring stays that make them connect with nature, even if this means spending a little more on their vacations.
In this sense, the tourist profile of Tulum will be transferred to the travelers occupying the Tulum International Airport, being mostly foreigners from Europe that curiously due to the interest of budget airlines will offer better rates to these customers with higher purchasing power.
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