Viva Aerobus now offering direct flights from Harlingen, Texas, to Monterrey, Mexico

HARLINGEN, Texas - Direct, nonstop, Viva Aerobus flights between Harlingen and Monterrey will start May 6. The company will use the Airbus A320 aircraft. It is the first time Valley International Airport has had international passenger flights for 26 years. “It is exciting to open a new nonstop service in Texas as part of our strategy to expand Viva Aerobus’s reach to the U.S. We are looking forward to providing customers with Viva’s unmatched reliability, safety, and renowned customer-focused service offering the lowest fares,” said Viva Aerobus CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua, in a prepared statement. “Our flights will be the only nonstop service between Harlingen and Monterrey, improving convenience for travelers and access between these sister cities, which already share important commercial and cultural ties.”The attached podcast features the speeches of VIA Aviation Director Marv Esterly, Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell, Juan Carlos Cue Vega, Mexico’s consul in the lower Rio Grande Valley, and Walfred Castro, director of corporate communications for Viva Aerobus. For the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service website.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.