by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 8:40 AM ET, Tue February 24, 2026
Canadian airlines are resuming service to Puerto Vallarta today (Tuesday, February 24), following temporary suspensions prompted by security concerns in western Mexico.
WestJet confirmed Monday evening that it will resume scheduled operations to and from Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Guadalajara (GDL) and Manzanillo (ZLO) beginning February 24.
“Following a thorough review of the current conditions, WestJet will resume scheduled operations,” the airline said in a statement posted February 23 at 5:35 p.m. MT.
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The carrier added that tourist and resort areas across Mexico “remain open and continue to serve visitors,” and that flights to Mexico will operate as scheduled. WestJet’s flexible change policy remains in effect for guests travelling to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo until February 27, and the airline will review expense submissions incurred as a result of the disruption.
Sunwing released a statement announcing that operations to Puerto Vallarta are resuming as of today, February, 24th, 2026.
"Sunwing Vacations is also pleased to confirm that repatriation flights from Cuba have been successfully completed.
From February 9 to 17, 2026, WestJet operated northbound flights to ensure the safe and efficient return of Canadian travellers who were in Cuba."
Air Canada said in a post on X Monday evening that, following consultation with the Government of Canada and Mexican authorities, it will resume full operations from Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta on February 24. Service from Toronto to Guadalajara will resume February 25.
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To accommodate affected travellers, Air Canada is deploying larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Toronto and Montreal to Puerto Vallarta, adding 258 seats of capacity. A flexible rebooking policy remains in effect until February 28 for customers with imminent travel to affected areas.
Porter Airlines also confirmed it intends to restart service to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday after suspending flights due to the violence in the region. In a post on X, the Toronto-based carrier said complimentary changes are available for Puerto Vallarta bookings through February 25.
Air Transat has confirmed flights to and from Puerto Vallarta are operating as scheduled beginning February 24.
Meanwhile, Flair Airlines said it has rebooked impacted Puerto Vallarta customers onto flights set for Tuesday, February 24, and has added new recovery flights for passengers stranded in Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Guadalajara (GDL).
In a statement emailed to TravelPulse Canada, the airline said its team “worked hard to build additional recovery flights.” Flair said all previously booked passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the situation in Mexico have been contacted and offered space on the new flights.
The additional recovery flights are also open to the public, the airline noted, as many other carriers were fully booked.
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Global Affairs Canada said that on February 22, criminal groups set up roadblocks using burning vehicles in several cities across Mexico, triggering shootouts with security forces and explosions, including on major roads and highways connecting affected areas to Mexico City.
Security incidents were reported in multiple states, particularly Jalisco — including Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta - as well as Guerrero (including Acapulco), Nayarit, Michoacán, Sinaloa (including Mazatlán), Quintana Roo (including Cancun) and Baja California (including Tijuana and Tecate).
While no new significant incidents were reported on February 23, officials warned that further disruptions remain possible. Local authorities are reopening roads and reinforcing security around Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Airports in both cities remain open; domestic flights resumed February 23 and international flights were scheduled to resume February 24.
Shelter-in-place orders remain in effect in Jalisco and Nayarit.
Canadian officials advise travellers to proceed to the airport only if they have a confirmed flight and believe it is safe to do so, to allow extra travel time, and to monitor local authorities and media for updates. Travellers in affected areas are urged to keep a low profile, limit movements and follow local directives, including any curfews or shelter-in-place orders.
Puerto Vallarta, located in Jalisco state, is one of the most popular winter sun destinations for Canadian travellers. Airlines say they will continue to monitor developments and advise passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport.
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