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TACA Airlines Adds New Route Between San Jose and Tegucigalpa

TACA Airlines has announced the addition of a new flight route between Tegucigalpa, Honduras and San Jose, Cost Rica that will begin operations this upcoming November 15th.

The non stop flight comes to supply the demand of a direct flight between the two Central American countries in a very convenient schedule.  An airline spokesperson mentioned that the flight targets the business traveler that needs to spend a day in Costa Rica in addition to servicing connecting flights to South America.

The TACA flight is scheduled to depart Tegucigalpa at 7:45am to arrive San Jose at 9:30am on a daily basis.  The returning flight will depart San Jose at 7:15pm to arrive Tegucigalpa at 9:00pm.

In addition, TACA Airlines recently added a new fleet of modern Embraer E190 that will service the routes to San Jose, La Habana and Panama.  The new fleet will also service the rest of Central America and the Caribbean within the next few months.

The new fleet of Embraer E190’s will also allow for TACA Airlines to replace its current fleet of ATR’s thus increasing its flight frequencies from 4 to 14 weekly flights.  Seating availability will also have its benefits as the new Embraer’s will have a 96 passenger capacity with 8 executive class seats and 88 coach.

written by Carolyn Ramer \\ tags: TACA Airlines, Taca Embraer E190, Taca Tegucigalpa

The Spanish airline Iberia, has announced that it will be added one more weekly flight to Central America.  Due to the increasing demand of availability from Spain to Central America and vive versa, Iberia has included its 5th flight frequency to begin in January 2009.

Despite of the current economic crisis that the world is going through that has slightly affected the tourism industry, Iberia has had to take action before the increasing seat demand between both Continents.

The fifth flight frequency will operate every Sunday starting January 4th and will fly from Madrid to Guatemala and Panama.  Currently, Iberia services the route every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The announcement was made by Iberia Airlines’ representatives shortly after they included their fourth frequency in this same route.  Airline representatives have stated that the acceptance as well as demand of this service has leaded them to immediately include its 5th frequency.

The Central America Travel Market organization has diligently promoted the region as a multi-destination tourism market that is surely to attract the European traveler.  The region is marketed as a whole destination that will give the tourist the opportunity of a multi-cultural experience.

Iberia Airlines is the only airline that has serviced the route between Europe and Central America in an uninterrupted fashion since 1971.

written by Carolyn Ramer \\ tags: Central America Travel Market, flight to Central America, Iberia Airlines

Costa Rica’s favorite domestic airline and first in the world to receive the Carbon Neutral distinction, has announced a few minor changes in its ground services at Golfito as well as a re-opening date for its flights to Puerto Jimenez.

According to the airline’s announcement, they have been forced to discontinue their ground service from the Golfito airport to the local dock and vice versa.  Nature Air has transferred the transportation unit to its main offices in San Jose due to undisclosed reasons.

However, the airline has talked to the local public transporters such as taxis and tourist buses to cover for this 1 kilometer route.  Transportation fees will have to be covered by passengers in the future.

In addition, Nature Air has announced that they have received notification from the Civil Aviation General Department that the airstrip in Puerto Jimenez will re-open by November 17th after repairs and upgrading have been completed.

Tourism influx to Costa Rica’s South Pacific region has gradually increased over the years partly due to Nature Air’s efficient flight schedule to the region.  Local National Parks and protected areas boast of unspoiled beaches and the country’s richest variety in flora and fauna as well as marine life.

written by fernando \\ tags: Costa Rica’s favorite domestic airline, Golfito airport, Nature Air